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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.49, 309.77 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.49, 309.77 and 126.23 is: 174.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.49 : 309.77 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.49/309.77 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.49x = 309.77 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.49x = 39,102.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,102.27/224.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.18

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