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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.24, 308.04 and 125.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.24, 308.04 and 125.02 is: 172.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.24 : 308.04 = 125.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.24/308.04 = 125.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.24x = 308.04 × 125.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.24x = 38,511.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,511.16/223.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.51

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