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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.71, 308.74 and 125.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.71, 308.74 and 125.47 is: 173.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.71 : 308.74 = 125.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.71/308.74 = 125.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.71x = 308.74 × 125.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.71x = 38,738.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,738.43/223.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.16

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