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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.46, 311.18 and 127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.46, 311.18 and 127.25 is: 175.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.46 : 311.18 = 127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.46/311.18 = 127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.46x = 311.18 × 127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.46x = 39,597.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,597.02/225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.63

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