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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.51, 309.78 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.51, 309.78 and 126.23 is: 174.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.51 : 309.78 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.51/309.78 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.51x = 309.78 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.51x = 39,101.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,101.98/224.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.17

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