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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.43, 308.29 and 125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.43, 308.29 and 125.16 is: 172.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.43 : 308.29 = 125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.43/308.29 = 125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.43x = 308.29 × 125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.43x = 38,586.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,586.08/223.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.70

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