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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.75, 308.72 and 125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.75, 308.72 and 125.50 is: 173.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.75 : 308.72 = 125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.75/308.72 = 125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.75x = 308.72 × 125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.75x = 38,743.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,743.90/223.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.16

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