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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.83, 309.80 and 172.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.83, 309.80 and 172.37 is: 237.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.83 : 309.80 = 172.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.83/309.80 = 172.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.83x = 309.80 × 172.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.83x = 53,398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,398.72/224.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.51

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