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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.92, 339.36 and 117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.92, 339.36 and 117.68 is: 176.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.92 : 339.36 = 117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.92/339.36 = 117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.92x = 339.36 × 117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.92x = 39,935.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,935.88/225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.77

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