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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.30, 337.78 and 117.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.30, 337.78 and 117.03 is: 175.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.30 : 337.78 = 117.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.30/337.78 = 117.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.30x = 337.78 × 117.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.30x = 39,530.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,530.39/225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.46

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