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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.67, 308.13 and 171.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.67, 308.13 and 171.29 is: 235.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.67 : 308.13 = 171.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.67/308.13 = 171.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.67x = 308.13 × 171.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.67x = 52,779.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,779.59/223.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.97

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