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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.77, 308.73 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.77, 308.73 and 171.36 is: 236.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.77 : 308.73 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.77/308.73 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.77x = 308.73 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.77x = 52,903.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,903.97/223.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.42

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