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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.52, 311.46 and 176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.52, 311.46 and 176.33 is: 243.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.52 : 311.46 = 176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.52/311.46 = 176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.52x = 311.46 × 176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.52x = 54,919.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,919.74/225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.52

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