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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.18, 307.98 and 124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.18, 307.98 and 124.94 is: 172.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.18 : 307.98 = 124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.18/307.98 = 124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.18x = 307.98 × 124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.18x = 38,479.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,479.79/223.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.42

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