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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.05, 336.60 and 179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.05, 336.60 and 179.46 is: 268.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.05 : 336.60 = 179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.05/336.60 = 179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.05x = 336.60 × 179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.05x = 60,406.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,406.24/225.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.42

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