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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.92, 338.97 and 81.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.92, 338.97 and 81.74 is: 122.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.92 : 338.97 = 81.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.92/338.97 = 81.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.92x = 338.97 × 81.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.92x = 27,707.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,707.41/225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.64

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