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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.19, 307.99 and 123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.19, 307.99 and 123.60 is: 170.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.19 : 307.99 = 123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.19/307.99 = 123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.19x = 307.99 × 123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.19x = 38,068.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,068.64/223.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.56

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