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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.10, 337.18 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.10, 337.18 and 116.56 is: 174.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.10 : 337.18 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.10/337.18 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.10x = 337.18 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.10x = 39,301.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,301.70/225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.60

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