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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.90, 338.67 and 177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.90, 338.67 and 177.66 is: 266.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.90 : 338.67 = 177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.90/338.67 = 177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.90x = 338.67 × 177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.90x = 60,168.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,168.11/225.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.35

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