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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.40, 335.82 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.40, 335.82 and 170.04 is: 254.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.40 : 335.82 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.40/335.82 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.40x = 335.82 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.40x = 57,102.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,102.83/224.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.47

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