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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.92, 339.24 and 117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.92, 339.24 and 117.92 is: 177.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.92 : 339.24 = 117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.92/339.24 = 117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.92x = 339.24 × 117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.92x = 40,003.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,003.18/225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.07

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