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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.15, 308 and 181.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.15, 308 and 181.61 is: 250.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.15 : 308 = 181.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.15/308 = 181.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.15x = 308 × 181.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.15x = 55,935.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,935.88/223.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.66

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