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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.91, 310.37 and 126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.91, 310.37 and 126.68 is: 174.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.91 : 310.37 = 126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.91/310.37 = 126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.91x = 310.37 × 126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.91x = 39,317.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,317.67/224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.82

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