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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.15, 337.77 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.15, 337.77 and 116.91 is: 175.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.15 : 337.77 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.15/337.77 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.15x = 337.77 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.15x = 39,488.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,488.11/225.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.39

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