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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.58, 308.54 and 125.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.58, 308.54 and 125.33 is: 172.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.58 : 308.54 = 125.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.58/308.54 = 125.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.58x = 308.54 × 125.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.58x = 38,667.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,667.15/223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.95

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