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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.09, 307.83 and 124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.09, 307.83 and 124.84 is: 172.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.09 : 307.83 = 124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.09/307.83 = 124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.09x = 307.83 × 124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.09x = 38,429.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,429.50/223.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.26

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