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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.45, 337.46 and 117.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.45, 337.46 and 117.09 is: 175.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.45 : 337.46 = 117.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.45/337.46 = 117.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.45x = 337.46 × 117.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.45x = 39,512.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,512.61/225.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.26

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