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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.36, 310.32 and 176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.36, 310.32 and 176.13 is: 242.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.36 : 310.32 = 176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.36/310.32 = 176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.36x = 310.32 × 176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.36x = 54,656.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,656.66/225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.53

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