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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.87, 310.35 and 125.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.87, 310.35 and 125.33 is: 172.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.87 : 310.35 = 125.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.87/310.35 = 125.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.87x = 310.35 × 125.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.87x = 38,894.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,894.61/224.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.96

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