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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.05, 337.87 and 173.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.05, 337.87 and 173.73 is: 260.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.05 : 337.87 = 173.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.05/337.87 = 173.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.05x = 337.87 × 173.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.05x = 58,697.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,697.29/225.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.82

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