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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.44, 311.06 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.44, 311.06 and 127.18 is: 175.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.44 : 311.06 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.44/311.06 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.44x = 311.06 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.44x = 39,560.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,560.15/225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.48

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