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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.70, 309.51 and 172.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.70, 309.51 and 172.86 is: 238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.70 : 309.51 = 172.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.70/309.51 = 172.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.70x = 309.51 × 172.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.70x = 53,501.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,501.90/224.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.10

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