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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.59, 308.54 and 125.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.59, 308.54 and 125.35 is: 172.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.59 : 308.54 = 125.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.59/308.54 = 125.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.59x = 308.54 × 125.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.59x = 38,673.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,673.95/223.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.97

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