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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.84, 338.20 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.84, 338.20 and 177.12 is: 265.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.84 : 338.20 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.84/338.20 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.84x = 338.20 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.84x = 59,901.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,901.98/225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.24

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