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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.32, 310.95 and 127.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.32, 310.95 and 127.10 is: 175.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.32 : 310.95 = 127.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.32/310.95 = 127.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.32x = 310.95 × 127.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.32x = 39,522.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,522.52/225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.41

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