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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.91, 311.75 and 122.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.91, 311.75 and 122.41 is: 168.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.91 : 311.75 = 122.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.91/311.75 = 122.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.91x = 311.75 × 122.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.91x = 38,159.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,159.76/225.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.92

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