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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.97, 309.06 and 124.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.97, 309.06 and 124.39 is: 171.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.97 : 309.06 = 124.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.97/309.06 = 124.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.97x = 309.06 × 124.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.97x = 38,443.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,443.20/223.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.64

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