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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.21, 308.14 and 173.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.21, 308.14 and 173.31 is: 239.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.21 : 308.14 = 173.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.21/308.14 = 173.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.21x = 308.14 × 173.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.21x = 53,403.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,403.74/223.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.25

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