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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.53, 337.62 and 181.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.53, 337.62 and 181.79 is: 272.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.53 : 337.62 = 181.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.53/337.62 = 181.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.53x = 337.62 × 181.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.53x = 61,377.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,377.08/225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.14

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