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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.16, 308 and 129.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.16, 308 and 129.92 is: 179.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.16 : 308 = 129.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.16/308 = 129.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.16x = 308 × 129.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.16x = 40,015.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,015.36/223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.31

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