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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.15, 337.82 and 117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.15, 337.82 and 117.02 is: 175.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.15 : 337.82 = 117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.15/337.82 = 117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.15x = 337.82 × 117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.15x = 39,529.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,529.42/225.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.57

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