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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.60, 337.93 and 117.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.60, 337.93 and 117.06 is: 175.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.60 : 337.93 = 117.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.60/337.93 = 117.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.60x = 337.93 × 117.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.60x = 39,558.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,558.09/225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.35

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