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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.21, 312.17 and 127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.21, 312.17 and 127.98 is: 176.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.21 : 312.17 = 127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.21/312.17 = 127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.21x = 312.17 × 127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.21x = 39,949.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,949.96/226.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.61

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