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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.64, 308.70 and 176.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.64, 308.70 and 176.90 is: 244.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.64 : 308.70 = 176.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.64/308.70 = 176.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.64x = 308.70 × 176.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.64x = 54,609.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,609.03/223.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.18

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