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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.53, 308.49 and 125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.53, 308.49 and 125.30 is: 172.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.53 : 308.49 = 125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.53/308.49 = 125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.53x = 308.49 × 125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.53x = 38,653.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,653.80/223.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.92

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