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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.45, 310.90 and 176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.45, 310.90 and 176.31 is: 243.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.45 : 310.90 = 176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.45/310.90 = 176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.45x = 310.90 × 176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.45x = 54,814.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,814.78/225.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.13

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