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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.95, 308.83 and 174.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.95, 308.83 and 174.81 is: 241.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.95 : 308.83 = 174.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.95/308.83 = 174.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.95x = 308.83 × 174.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.95x = 53,986.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,986.57/223.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.07

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