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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.15, 307.93 and 123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.15, 307.93 and 123.56 is: 170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.15 : 307.93 = 123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.15/307.93 = 123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.15x = 307.93 × 123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.15x = 38,046.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,046.79/223.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.50

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