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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.01, 337.26 and 171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.01, 337.26 and 171.15 is: 256.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.01 : 337.26 = 171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.01/337.26 = 171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.01x = 337.26 × 171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.01x = 57,722.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,722.05/225.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.53

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