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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.52, 316.74 and 127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.52, 316.74 and 127.20 is: 175.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.52 : 316.74 = 127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.52/316.74 = 127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.52x = 316.74 × 127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.52x = 40,290.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,290.28/229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.54

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