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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.04, 337 and 116.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.04, 337 and 116.58 is: 174.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.04 : 337 = 116.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.04/337 = 116.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.04x = 337 × 116.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.04x = 39,287.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,287.46/225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.58

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