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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.18, 338.04 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.18, 338.04 and 171.36 is: 257.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.18 : 338.04 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.18/338.04 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.18x = 338.04 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.18x = 57,926.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,926.53/225.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.25

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