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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.16, 335.37 and 172.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.16, 335.37 and 172.98 is: 258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.16 : 335.37 = 172.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.16/335.37 = 172.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.16x = 335.37 × 172.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.16x = 58,012.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,012.30/224.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.80

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