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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.48, 310.80 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.48, 310.80 and 176.28 is: 242.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.48 : 310.80 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.48/310.80 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.48x = 310.80 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.48x = 54,787.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,787.82/225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.98

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