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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.81, 310.19 and 126.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.81, 310.19 and 126.55 is: 174.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.81 : 310.19 = 126.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.81/310.19 = 126.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.81x = 310.19 × 126.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.81x = 39,254.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,254.54/224.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.61

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