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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.32, 337.50 and 177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.32, 337.50 and 177.08 is: 265.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.32 : 337.50 = 177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.32/337.50 = 177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.32x = 337.50 × 177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.32x = 59,764.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,764.50/225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.24

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