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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.69, 308.67 and 177.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.69, 308.67 and 177.43 is: 244.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.69 : 308.67 = 177.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.69/308.67 = 177.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.69x = 308.67 × 177.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.69x = 54,767.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,767.32/223.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.84

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