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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.81, 336.91 and 169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.81, 336.91 and 169.92 is: 254.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.81 : 336.91 = 169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.81/336.91 = 169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.81x = 336.91 × 169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.81x = 57,247.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,247.75/224.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.65

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