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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.84, 338.94 and 117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.84, 338.94 and 117.76 is: 176.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.84 : 338.94 = 117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.84/338.94 = 117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.84x = 338.94 × 117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.84x = 39,913.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,913.57/225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.73

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