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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.18, 308.18 and 176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.18, 308.18 and 176.80 is: 244.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.18 : 308.18 = 176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.18/308.18 = 176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.18x = 308.18 × 176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.18x = 54,486.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,486.22/223.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.14

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