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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.01, 309.16 and 129.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.01, 309.16 and 129.51 is: 178.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.01 : 309.16 = 129.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.01/309.16 = 129.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.01x = 309.16 × 129.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.01x = 40,040.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,040.15/224.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.74

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