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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.98, 339.16 and 117.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.98, 339.16 and 117.82 is: 176.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.98 : 339.16 = 117.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.98/339.16 = 117.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.98x = 339.16 × 117.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.98x = 39,959.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,959.83/225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.83

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