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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.66, 310.40 and 172.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.66, 310.40 and 172.40 is: 238.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.66 : 310.40 = 172.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.66/310.40 = 172.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.66x = 310.40 × 172.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.66x = 53,510.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,510.55/224.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.19

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