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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.17, 307.99 and 124.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.17, 307.99 and 124.95 is: 172.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.17 : 307.99 = 124.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.17/307.99 = 124.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.17x = 307.99 × 124.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.17x = 38,481.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,481.81/223.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.43

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