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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.24, 335.82 and 169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.24, 335.82 and 169.70 is: 254.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.24 : 335.82 = 169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.24/335.82 = 169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.24x = 335.82 × 169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.24x = 56,988.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,988.65/224.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.14

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