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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.12, 307.63 and 170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.12, 307.63 and 170.50 is: 235.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.12 : 307.63 = 170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.12/307.63 = 170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.12x = 307.63 × 170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.12x = 52,450.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,450.92/223.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.08

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