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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.77, 308.82 and 125.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.77, 308.82 and 125.54 is: 173.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.77 : 308.82 = 125.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.77/308.82 = 125.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.77x = 308.82 × 125.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.77x = 38,767.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,767.72/223.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.25

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