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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.70, 308.69 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.70, 308.69 and 124.12 is: 171.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.70 : 308.69 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.70/308.69 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.70x = 308.69 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.70x = 38,314.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,314.60/223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.28

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