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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.91, 310.34 and 126.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.91, 310.34 and 126.65 is: 174.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.91 : 310.34 = 126.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.91/310.34 = 126.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.91x = 310.34 × 126.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.91x = 39,305.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,305.65/224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.76

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