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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.92, 337.25 and 170.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.92, 337.25 and 170.19 is: 256.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.92 : 337.25 = 170.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.92/337.25 = 170.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.92x = 337.25 × 170.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.92x = 57,397.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,397.00/223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.33

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