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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.28, 308.15 and 170.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.28, 308.15 and 170.75 is: 235.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.28 : 308.15 = 170.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.28/308.15 = 170.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.28x = 308.15 × 170.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.28x = 52,614.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,614.22/223.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.65

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