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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.30, 308.16 and 125.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.30, 308.16 and 125.05 is: 172.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.30 : 308.16 = 125.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.30/308.16 = 125.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.30x = 308.16 × 125.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.30x = 38,535.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,535.41/223.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.57

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