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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.44, 337.76 and 117.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.44, 337.76 and 117.35 is: 175.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.44 : 337.76 = 117.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.44/337.76 = 117.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.44x = 337.76 × 117.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.44x = 39,635.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,635.55/225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.81

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