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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.89, 311.77 and 127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.89, 311.77 and 127.64 is: 176.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.89 : 311.77 = 127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.89/311.77 = 127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.89x = 311.77 × 127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.89x = 39,794.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,794.32/225.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.17

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