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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.18, 310.77 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.18, 310.77 and 126.96 is: 175.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.18 : 310.77 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.18/310.77 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.18x = 310.77 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.18x = 39,455.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,455.36/225.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.22

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