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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.01, 335.76 and 170.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.01, 335.76 and 170.15 is: 255.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.01 : 335.76 = 170.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.01/335.76 = 170.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.01x = 335.76 × 170.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.01x = 57,127.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,127.89/224.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.02

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