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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.51, 337.71 and 122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.51, 337.71 and 122.52 is: 183.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.51 : 337.71 = 122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.51/337.71 = 122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.51x = 337.71 × 122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.51x = 41,376.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,376.23/225.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.48

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