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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.42, 337.62 and 173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.42, 337.62 and 173.70 is: 260.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.42 : 337.62 = 173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.42/337.62 = 173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.42x = 337.62 × 173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.42x = 58,644.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,644.59/225.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.16

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