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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.91, 308.98 and 125.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.91, 308.98 and 125.66 is: 173.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.91 : 308.98 = 125.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.91/308.98 = 125.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.91x = 308.98 × 125.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.91x = 38,826.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,826.43/223.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.40

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