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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.06, 337.60 and 116.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.06, 337.60 and 116.78 is: 175.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.06 : 337.60 = 116.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.06/337.60 = 116.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.06x = 337.60 × 116.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.06x = 39,424.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,424.93/225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.18

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