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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.15, 309.33 and 124.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.15, 309.33 and 124.57 is: 171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.15 : 309.33 = 124.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.15/309.33 = 124.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.15x = 309.33 × 124.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.15x = 38,533.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,533.24/224.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.91

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