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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.39, 335.90 and 172.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.39, 335.90 and 172.90 is: 258.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.39 : 335.90 = 172.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.39/335.90 = 172.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.39x = 335.90 × 172.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.39x = 58,076.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,076.99/224.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.83

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