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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.66, 308.60 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.66, 308.60 and 130.40 is: 179.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.66 : 308.60 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.66/308.60 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.66x = 308.60 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.66x = 40,241.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,241.44/223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.92

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