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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.98, 338.48 and 174.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.98, 338.48 and 174.25 is: 260.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.98 : 338.48 = 174.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.98/338.48 = 174.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.98x = 338.48 × 174.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.98x = 58,978.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,978.42/225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.99

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