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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.05, 309.18 and 124.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.05, 309.18 and 124.46 is: 171.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.05 : 309.18 = 124.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.05/309.18 = 124.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.05x = 309.18 × 124.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.05x = 38,480.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,480.54/224.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.75

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