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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.91, 338.55 and 174.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.91, 338.55 and 174.39 is: 261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.91 : 338.55 = 174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.91/338.55 = 174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.91x = 338.55 × 174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.91x = 59,039.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,039.73/225.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.34

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