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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.20, 307.80 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.20, 307.80 and 174.06 is: 240.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.20 : 307.80 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.20/307.80 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.20x = 307.80 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.20x = 53,575.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,575.67/223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.03

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