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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.09, 337.41 and 170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.09, 337.41 and 170.82 is: 256.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.09 : 337.41 = 170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.09/337.41 = 170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.09x = 337.41 × 170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.09x = 57,636.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,636.38/225.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.06

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