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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.43, 310.72 and 178.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.43, 310.72 and 178.72 is: 246.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.43 : 310.72 = 178.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.43/310.72 = 178.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.43x = 310.72 × 178.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.43x = 55,531.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,531.88/225.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.34

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