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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.15, 338.01 and 179.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.15, 338.01 and 179.54 is: 269.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.15 : 338.01 = 179.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.15/338.01 = 179.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.15x = 338.01 × 179.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.15x = 60,686.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,686.32/225.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.54

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