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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.51, 308.41 and 125.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.51, 308.41 and 125.27 is: 172.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.51 : 308.41 = 125.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.51/308.41 = 125.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.51x = 308.41 × 125.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.51x = 38,634.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,634.52/223.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.85

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