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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225, 310.70 and 176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225, 310.70 and 176.06 is: 243.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225 : 310.70 = 176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225/310.70 = 176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225x = 310.70 × 176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225x = 54,703.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,703.06/225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.12

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