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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.44, 308.32 and 125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.44, 308.32 and 125.18 is: 172.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.44 : 308.32 = 125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.44/308.32 = 125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.44x = 308.32 × 125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.44x = 38,593.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,593.96/223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.73

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