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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.19, 337.45 and 179.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.19, 337.45 and 179.02 is: 268.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.19 : 337.45 = 179.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.19/337.45 = 179.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.19x = 337.45 × 179.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.19x = 60,410.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,410.30/225.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.26

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