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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.66, 311.34 and 176.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.66, 311.34 and 176.90 is: 244.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.66 : 311.34 = 176.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.66/311.34 = 176.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.66x = 311.34 × 176.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.66x = 55,076.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,076.05/225.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.07

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