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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.98, 336.96 and 170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.98, 336.96 and 170.32 is: 255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.98 : 336.96 = 170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.98/336.96 = 170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.98x = 336.96 × 170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.98x = 57,391.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,391.03/224.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.09

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