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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.58, 337.12 and 178.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.58, 337.12 and 178.60 is: 268.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.58 : 337.12 = 178.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.58/337.12 = 178.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.58x = 337.12 × 178.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.58x = 60,209.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,209.92/224.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.10

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