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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.37, 308.16 and 130.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.37, 308.16 and 130.12 is: 179.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.37 : 308.16 = 130.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.37/308.16 = 130.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.37x = 308.16 × 130.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.37x = 40,097.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,097.78/223.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.51

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