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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.51, 309.74 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.51, 309.74 and 126.23 is: 174.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.51 : 309.74 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.51/309.74 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.51x = 309.74 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.51x = 39,096.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,096.30/224.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.14

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