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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.76, 336.98 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.76, 336.98 and 176.76 is: 265.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.76 : 336.98 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.76/336.98 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.76x = 336.98 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.76x = 59,564.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,564.58/224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.01

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