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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.79, 311.38 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.79, 311.38 and 176.58 is: 243.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.79 : 311.38 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.79/311.38 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.79x = 311.38 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.79x = 54,983.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,983.04/225.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.52

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