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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.75, 308.76 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.75, 308.76 and 124.16 is: 171.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.75 : 308.76 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.75/308.76 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.75x = 308.76 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.75x = 38,334.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,334.79/223.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.33

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