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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.07, 337.46 and 170.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.07, 337.46 and 170.51 is: 255.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.07 : 337.46 = 170.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.07/337.46 = 170.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.07x = 337.46 × 170.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.07x = 57,537.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,537.76/225.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.65

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