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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.17, 312.10 and 127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.17, 312.10 and 127.92 is: 176.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.17 : 312.10 = 127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.17/312.10 = 127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.17x = 312.10 × 127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.17x = 39,925.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,925.16/226.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.53

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