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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.53, 308.40 and 130.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.53, 308.40 and 130.26 is: 179.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.53 : 308.40 = 130.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.53/308.40 = 130.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.53x = 308.40 × 130.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.53x = 40,172.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,172.18/223.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.72

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