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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.20, 310.50 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.20, 310.50 and 169.76 is: 234.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.20 : 310.50 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.20/310.50 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.20x = 310.50 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.20x = 52,710.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,710.48/225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.06

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