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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.13, 338.10 and 173.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.13, 338.10 and 173.90 is: 261.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.13 : 338.10 = 173.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.13/338.10 = 173.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.13x = 338.10 × 173.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.13x = 58,795.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,795.59/225.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.16

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