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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.90, 338.58 and 117.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.90, 338.58 and 117.78 is: 176.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.90 : 338.58 = 117.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.90/338.58 = 117.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.90x = 338.58 × 117.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.90x = 39,877.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,877.95/225.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.53

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