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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.80, 311.54 and 127.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.80, 311.54 and 127.54 is: 175.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.80 : 311.54 = 127.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.80/311.54 = 127.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.80x = 311.54 × 127.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.80x = 39,732.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,732.40/225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.97

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