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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.96, 310.80 and 172.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.96, 310.80 and 172.72 is: 238.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.96 : 310.80 = 172.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.96/310.80 = 172.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.96x = 310.80 × 172.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.96x = 53,681.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,681.38/224.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.63

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