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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.42, 310.23 and 178.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.42, 310.23 and 178.64 is: 245.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.42 : 310.23 = 178.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.42/310.23 = 178.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.42x = 310.23 × 178.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.42x = 55,419.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,419.10/225.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.85

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