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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.09, 309.17 and 171.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.09, 309.17 and 171.71 is: 236.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.09 : 309.17 = 171.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.09/309.17 = 171.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.09x = 309.17 × 171.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.09x = 53,085.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,085.18/224.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.90

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