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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.20, 337.30 and 116.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.20, 337.30 and 116.75 is: 174.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.20 : 337.30 = 116.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.20/337.30 = 116.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.20x = 337.30 × 116.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.20x = 39,379.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,379.78/225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.87

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