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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.72, 308.73 and 125.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.72, 308.73 and 125.49 is: 173.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.72 : 308.73 = 125.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.72/308.73 = 125.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.72x = 308.73 × 125.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.72x = 38,740.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,740.98/223.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.17

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