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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.75, 308.79 and 125.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.75, 308.79 and 125.51 is: 173.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.75 : 308.79 = 125.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.75/308.79 = 125.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.75x = 308.79 × 125.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.75x = 38,755.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,755.20/223.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.21

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