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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224, 335.04 and 177.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224, 335.04 and 177.92 is: 266.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224 : 335.04 = 177.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224/335.04 = 177.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224x = 335.04 × 177.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224x = 59,610.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,610.32/224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.12

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