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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.39, 308.25 and 130.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.39, 308.25 and 130.17 is: 179.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.39 : 308.25 = 130.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.39/308.25 = 130.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.39x = 308.25 × 130.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.39x = 40,123.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,123.36/223.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.61

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