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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.43, 311.01 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.43, 311.01 and 127.17 is: 175.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.43 : 311.01 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.43/311.01 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.43x = 311.01 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.43x = 39,550.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,550.66/225.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.44

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