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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.65, 308.67 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.65, 308.67 and 130.41 is: 179.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.65 : 308.67 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.65/308.67 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.65x = 308.67 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.65x = 40,253.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,253.65/223.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.99

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