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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.72, 311.24 and 176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.72, 311.24 and 176.56 is: 243.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.72 : 311.24 = 176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.72/311.24 = 176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.72x = 311.24 × 176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.72x = 54,952.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,952.53/225.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.45

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