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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.98, 308.72 and 179.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.98, 308.72 and 179.57 is: 247.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.98 : 308.72 = 179.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.98/308.72 = 179.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.98x = 308.72 × 179.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.98x = 55,434.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,434.41/223.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.50

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