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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.69, 339.00 and 174.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.69, 339.00 and 174.43 is: 262.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.69 : 339.00 = 174.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.69/339.00 = 174.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.69x = 339.00 × 174.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.69x = 59,130.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,130.90/225.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.00

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