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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.58, 338.26 and 179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.58, 338.26 and 179.80 is: 269.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.58 : 338.26 = 179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.58/338.26 = 179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.58x = 338.26 × 179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.58x = 60,819.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,819.15/225.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.61

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