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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.10, 307.92 and 124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.10, 307.92 and 124.84 is: 172.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.10 : 307.92 = 124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.10/307.92 = 124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.10x = 307.92 × 124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.10x = 38,440.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,440.73/223.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.30

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