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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.62, 338.16 and 174.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.62, 338.16 and 174.46 is: 261.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.62 : 338.16 = 174.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.62/338.16 = 174.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.62x = 338.16 × 174.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.62x = 58,995.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,995.39/225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.48

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