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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.83, 311.67 and 127.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.83, 311.67 and 127.59 is: 176.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.83 : 311.67 = 127.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.83/311.67 = 127.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.83x = 311.67 × 127.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.83x = 39,765.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,765.98/225.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.09

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