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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225, 310.19 and 175.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225, 310.19 and 175.79 is: 242.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225 : 310.19 = 175.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225/310.19 = 175.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225x = 310.19 × 175.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225x = 54,528.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,528.20/225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.35

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