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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.30, 337.42 and 173.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.30, 337.42 and 173.53 is: 259.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.30 : 337.42 = 173.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.30/337.42 = 173.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.30x = 337.42 × 173.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.30x = 58,549.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,549.94/225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.88

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