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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.40, 310.67 and 181.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.40, 310.67 and 181.01 is: 249.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.40 : 310.67 = 181.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.40/310.67 = 181.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.40x = 310.67 × 181.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.40x = 56,234.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,234.38/225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.49

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