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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.04, 310.70 and 169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.04, 310.70 and 169.88 is: 234.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.04 : 310.70 = 169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.04/310.70 = 169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.04x = 310.70 × 169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.04x = 52,781.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,781.72/225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.54

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