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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.47, 336.83 and 179.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.47, 336.83 and 179.91 is: 268.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.47 : 336.83 = 179.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.47/336.83 = 179.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.47x = 336.83 × 179.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.47x = 60,599.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,599.09/225.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.77

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