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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.87, 310.35 and 126.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.87, 310.35 and 126.63 is: 174.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.87 : 310.35 = 126.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.87/310.35 = 126.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.87x = 310.35 × 126.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.87x = 39,299.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,299.62/224.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.77

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