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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.70, 338.76 and 176.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.70, 338.76 and 176.86 is: 265.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.70 : 338.76 = 176.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.70/338.76 = 176.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.70x = 338.76 × 176.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.70x = 59,913.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,913.09/225.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.45

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