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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.14, 307.91 and 123.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.14, 307.91 and 123.55 is: 170.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.14 : 307.91 = 123.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.14/307.91 = 123.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.14x = 307.91 × 123.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.14x = 38,041.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,041.11/223.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.48

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