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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.39, 309.69 and 126.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.39, 309.69 and 126.17 is: 174.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.39 : 309.69 = 126.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.39/309.69 = 126.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.39x = 309.69 × 126.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.39x = 39,073.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,073.59/224.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.13

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