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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.10, 337.19 and 170.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.10, 337.19 and 170.83 is: 255.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.10 : 337.19 = 170.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.10/337.19 = 170.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.10x = 337.19 × 170.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.10x = 57,601.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,601.31/225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.89

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