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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.18, 310.94 and 178.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.18, 310.94 and 178.50 is: 246.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.18 : 310.94 = 178.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.18/310.94 = 178.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.18x = 310.94 × 178.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.18x = 55,503.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,503.73/225.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.49

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