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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224, 335.79 and 170.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224, 335.79 and 170.13 is: 255.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224 : 335.79 = 170.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224/335.79 = 170.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224x = 335.79 × 170.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224x = 57,127.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,127.95/224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.04

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