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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.37, 309.62 and 171.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.37, 309.62 and 171.82 is: 237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.37 : 309.62 = 171.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.37/309.62 = 171.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.37x = 309.62 × 171.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.37x = 53,199.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,199.72/224.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.11

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