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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.68, 308.67 and 125.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.68, 308.67 and 125.43 is: 173.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.68 : 308.67 = 125.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.68/308.67 = 125.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.68x = 308.67 × 125.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.68x = 38,716.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,716.48/223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.09

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