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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.95, 309.19 and 177.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.95, 309.19 and 177.51 is: 245.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.95 : 309.19 = 177.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.95/309.19 = 177.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.95x = 309.19 × 177.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.95x = 54,885.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,885.53/223.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.08

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