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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.41, 308.26 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.41, 308.26 and 130.16 is: 179.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.41 : 308.26 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.41/308.26 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.41x = 308.26 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.41x = 40,123.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,123.12/223.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.59

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