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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.74, 308.71 and 130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.74, 308.71 and 130.49 is: 180.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.74 : 308.71 = 130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.74/308.71 = 130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.74x = 308.71 × 130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.74x = 40,285.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,285.08/223.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.06

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