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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.36, 307.94 and 173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.36, 307.94 and 173.48 is: 239.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.36 : 307.94 = 173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.36/307.94 = 173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.36x = 307.94 × 173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.36x = 53,419.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,419.02/223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.16

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