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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.72, 308.73 and 130.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.72, 308.73 and 130.42 is: 179.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.72 : 308.73 = 130.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.72/308.73 = 130.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.72x = 308.73 × 130.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.72x = 40,264.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,264.57/223.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.98

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