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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.65, 308.59 and 171.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.65, 308.59 and 171.25 is: 236.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.65 : 308.59 = 171.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.65/308.59 = 171.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.65x = 308.59 × 171.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.65x = 52,846.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,846.04/223.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.29

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