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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.56, 311.18 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.56, 311.18 and 173.88 is: 239.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.56 : 311.18 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.56/311.18 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.56x = 311.18 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.56x = 54,107.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,107.98/225.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.88

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