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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.21, 337.83 and 116.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.21, 337.83 and 116.94 is: 175.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.21 : 337.83 = 116.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.21/337.83 = 116.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.21x = 337.83 × 116.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.21x = 39,506.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,506.68/225.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.42

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