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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.17, 307.89 and 129.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.17, 307.89 and 129.93 is: 179.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.17 : 307.89 = 129.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.17/307.89 = 129.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.17x = 307.89 × 129.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.17x = 40,004.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,004.15/223.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.25

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