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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.88, 337.44 and 171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.88, 337.44 and 171.44 is: 257.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.88 : 337.44 = 171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.88/337.44 = 171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.88x = 337.44 × 171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.88x = 57,850.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,850.71/224.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.25

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