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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.49, 311.17 and 127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.49, 311.17 and 127.25 is: 175.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.49 : 311.17 = 127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.49/311.17 = 127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.49x = 311.17 × 127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.49x = 39,595.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,595.92/225.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.60

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