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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.59, 308.32 and 176.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.59, 308.32 and 176.89 is: 243.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.59 : 308.32 = 176.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.59/308.32 = 176.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.59x = 308.32 × 176.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.59x = 54,539.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,539.08/223.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.92

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