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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.45, 338.18 and 174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.45, 338.18 and 174.38 is: 261.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.45 : 338.18 = 174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.45/338.18 = 174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.45x = 338.18 × 174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.45x = 58,969.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,969.27/225.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.56

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