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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.78, 338.86 and 116.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.78, 338.86 and 116.17 is: 174.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.78 : 338.86 = 116.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.78/338.86 = 116.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.78x = 338.86 × 116.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.78x = 39,363.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,363.96/225.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.35

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