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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.02, 310.49 and 178.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.02, 310.49 and 178.50 is: 246.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.02 : 310.49 = 178.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.02/310.49 = 178.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.02x = 310.49 × 178.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.02x = 55,422.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,422.91/225.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.31

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