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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.74, 310.16 and 126.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.74, 310.16 and 126.53 is: 174.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.74 : 310.16 = 126.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.74/310.16 = 126.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.74x = 310.16 × 126.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.74x = 39,244.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,244.47/224.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.62

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