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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.94, 338.99 and 117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.94, 338.99 and 117.70 is: 176.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.94 : 338.99 = 117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.94/338.99 = 117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.94x = 338.99 × 117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.94x = 39,899.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,899.59/225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.59

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