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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.98, 338.45 and 174.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.98, 338.45 and 174.21 is: 260.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.98 : 338.45 = 174.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.98/338.45 = 174.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.98x = 338.45 × 174.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.98x = 58,961.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,961.37/225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.91

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