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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.87, 337.44 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.87, 337.44 and 116.73 is: 175.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.87 : 337.44 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.87/337.44 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.87x = 337.44 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.87x = 39,389.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,389.37/224.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.17

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