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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.56, 338.62 and 174.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.56, 338.62 and 174.23 is: 261.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.56 : 338.62 = 174.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.56/338.62 = 174.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.56x = 338.62 × 174.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.56x = 58,998.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,998.17/225.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.57

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