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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.88, 310.63 and 172.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.88, 310.63 and 172.11 is: 237.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.88 : 310.63 = 172.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.88/310.63 = 172.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.88x = 310.63 × 172.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.88x = 53,460.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,460.12/224.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.73

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