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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.12, 309.27 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.12, 309.27 and 124.54 is: 171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.12 : 309.27 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.12/309.27 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.12x = 309.27 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.12x = 38,515.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,515.71/224.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.85

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