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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.04, 310.56 and 126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.04, 310.56 and 126.79 is: 174.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.04 : 310.56 = 126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.04/310.56 = 126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.04x = 310.56 × 126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.04x = 39,375.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,375.13/225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.97

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