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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.38, 337.61 and 173.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.38, 337.61 and 173.84 is: 260.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.38 : 337.61 = 173.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.38/337.61 = 173.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.38x = 337.61 × 173.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.38x = 58,690.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,690.12/225.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.41

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