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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.62, 311.56 and 179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.62, 311.56 and 179.32 is: 247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.62 : 311.56 = 179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.62/311.56 = 179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.62x = 311.56 × 179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.62x = 55,868.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,868.35/225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.62

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