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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.99, 309.44 and 177.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.99, 309.44 and 177.21 is: 244.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.99 : 309.44 = 177.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.99/309.44 = 177.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.99x = 309.44 × 177.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.99x = 54,835.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,835.31/223.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.81

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