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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.34, 309.64 and 126.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.34, 309.64 and 126.10 is: 174.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.34 : 309.64 = 126.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.34/309.64 = 126.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.34x = 309.64 × 126.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.34x = 39,045.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,045.60/224.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.05

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