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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.54, 308.52 and 130.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.54, 308.52 and 130.29 is: 179.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.54 : 308.52 = 130.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.54/308.52 = 130.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.54x = 308.52 × 130.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.54x = 40,197.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,197.07/223.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.82

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