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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.81, 338.54 and 117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.81, 338.54 and 117.54 is: 176.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.81 : 338.54 = 117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.81/338.54 = 117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.81x = 338.54 × 117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.81x = 39,791.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,791.40/225.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.22

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