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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.04, 338.04 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.04, 338.04 and 177.04 is: 265.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.04 : 338.04 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.04/338.04 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.04x = 338.04 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.04x = 59,846.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,846.60/225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.94

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