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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.02, 337.08 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.02, 337.08 and 170.78 is: 255.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.02 : 337.08 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.02/337.08 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.02x = 337.08 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.02x = 57,566.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,566.52/225.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.83

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