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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.08, 307.64 and 176.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.08, 307.64 and 176.39 is: 243.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.08 : 307.64 = 176.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.08/307.64 = 176.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.08x = 307.64 × 176.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.08x = 54,262.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,262.20/223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.24

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