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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.46, 309.78 and 124.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.46, 309.78 and 124.89 is: 172.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.46 : 309.78 = 124.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.46/309.78 = 124.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.46x = 309.78 × 124.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.46x = 38,688.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,688.42/224.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.36

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