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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.92, 308.40 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.92, 308.40 and 174.96 is: 240.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.92 : 308.40 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.92/308.40 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.92x = 308.40 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.92x = 53,957.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,957.66/223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.97

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