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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.57, 309.92 and 126.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.57, 309.92 and 126.35 is: 174.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.57 : 309.92 = 126.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.57/309.92 = 126.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.57x = 309.92 × 126.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.57x = 39,156.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,156.21/224.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.36

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