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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.76, 310.09 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.76, 310.09 and 172.32 is: 237.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.76 : 310.09 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.76/310.09 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.76x = 310.09 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.76x = 53,434.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,434.71/224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.74

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