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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.88, 311.72 and 179.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.88, 311.72 and 179.17 is: 247.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.88 : 311.72 = 179.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.88/311.72 = 179.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.88x = 311.72 × 179.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.88x = 55,849.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,849.20/225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.25

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