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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.22, 307.77 and 173.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.22, 307.77 and 173.99 is: 239.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.22 : 307.77 = 173.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.22/307.77 = 173.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.22x = 307.77 × 173.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.22x = 53,548.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,548.90/223.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.89

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