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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.92, 338.76 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.92, 338.76 and 111.92 is: 167.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.92 : 338.76 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.92/338.76 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.92x = 338.76 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.92x = 37,914.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,914.02/225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.82

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