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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.19, 337.45 and 116.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.19, 337.45 and 116.79 is: 175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.19 : 337.45 = 116.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.19/337.45 = 116.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.19x = 337.45 × 116.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.19x = 39,410.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,410.79/225.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.01

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