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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.64, 309.94 and 172.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.64, 309.94 and 172.23 is: 237.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.64 : 309.94 = 172.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.64/309.94 = 172.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.64x = 309.94 × 172.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.64x = 53,380.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,380.97/224.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.63

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