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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.69, 338.29 and 117.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.69, 338.29 and 117.49 is: 176.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.69 : 338.29 = 117.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.69/338.29 = 117.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.69x = 338.29 × 117.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.69x = 39,745.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,745.69/225.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.11

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