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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.35, 307.94 and 179.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.35, 307.94 and 179.61 is: 247.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.35 : 307.94 = 179.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.35/307.94 = 179.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.35x = 307.94 × 179.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.35x = 55,308.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,308.21/223.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.63

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