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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.77, 338.49 and 108.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.77, 338.49 and 108.58 is: 162.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.77 : 338.49 = 108.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.77/338.49 = 108.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.77x = 338.49 × 108.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.77x = 36,753.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,753.24/225.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.79

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