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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.27, 311.21 and 178.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.27, 311.21 and 178.49 is: 246.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.27 : 311.21 = 178.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.27/311.21 = 178.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.27x = 311.21 × 178.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.27x = 55,547.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,547.87/225.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.58

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