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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.98, 310.49 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.98, 310.49 and 126.74 is: 174.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.98 : 310.49 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.98/310.49 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.98x = 310.49 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.98x = 39,351.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,351.50/224.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.91

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