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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.67, 311.45 and 127.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.67, 311.45 and 127.45 is: 175.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.67 : 311.45 = 127.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.67/311.45 = 127.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.67x = 311.45 × 127.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.67x = 39,694.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,694.30/225.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.90

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