Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.76, 308.71 and 171.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 223.76, 308.71 and 171.32 is: 236.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223.76 : 308.71 = 171.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223.76/308.71 = 171.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223.76x = 308.71 × 171.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223.76x = 52,886.87 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,886.87/223.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236.35
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