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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.63, 338.43 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.63, 338.43 and 117.48 is: 176.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.63 : 338.43 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.63/338.43 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.63x = 338.43 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.63x = 39,758.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,758.76/225.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.21

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