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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.94, 337.20 and 171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.94, 337.20 and 171.08 is: 256.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.94 : 337.20 = 171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.94/337.20 = 171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.94x = 337.20 × 171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.94x = 57,686.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,686.49/224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.45

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