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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.74, 311.52 and 127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.74, 311.52 and 127.49 is: 175.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.74 : 311.52 = 127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.74/311.52 = 127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.74x = 311.52 × 127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.74x = 39,715.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,715.68/225.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.94

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