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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.35, 310.43 and 178.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.35, 310.43 and 178.71 is: 246.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.35 : 310.43 = 178.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.35/310.43 = 178.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.35x = 310.43 × 178.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.35x = 55,476.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,476.23/225.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.18

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