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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.48, 308.42 and 123.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.48, 308.42 and 123.92 is: 171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.48 : 308.42 = 123.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.48/308.42 = 123.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.48x = 308.42 × 123.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.48x = 38,219.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,219.41/223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.02

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