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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.76, 336.42 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.76, 336.42 and 170.28 is: 254.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.76 : 336.42 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.76/336.42 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.76x = 336.42 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.76x = 57,285.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,285.60/224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.87

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