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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.32, 338.12 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.32, 338.12 and 177.32 is: 266.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.32 : 338.12 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.32/338.12 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.32x = 338.12 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.32x = 59,955.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,955.44/225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.09

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