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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.84, 338.74 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.84, 338.74 and 178.32 is: 267.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.84 : 338.74 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.84/338.74 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.84x = 338.74 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.84x = 60,404.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,404.12/225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.46

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