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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.22, 310.79 and 127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.22, 310.79 and 127 is: 175.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.22 : 310.79 = 127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.22/310.79 = 127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.22x = 310.79 × 127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.22x = 39,469.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,469.70/225.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.25

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