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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.62, 338.62 and 174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.62, 338.62 and 174.40 is: 261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.62 : 338.62 = 174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.62/338.62 = 174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.62x = 338.62 × 174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.62x = 59,055.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,055.33/225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.75

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