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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.65, 308.64 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.65, 308.64 and 125.44 is: 173.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.65 : 308.64 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.65/308.64 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.65x = 308.64 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.65x = 38,715.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,715.80/223.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.11

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