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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.10, 307.87 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.10, 307.87 and 123.52 is: 170.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.10 : 307.87 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.10/307.87 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.10x = 307.87 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.10x = 38,027.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,027.02/223.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.45

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