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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.55, 309.56 and 169.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.55, 309.56 and 169.29 is: 233.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.55 : 309.56 = 169.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.55/309.56 = 169.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.55x = 309.56 × 169.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.55x = 52,404.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,404.57/224.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.38

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