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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.24, 337.99 and 171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.24, 337.99 and 171.24 is: 256.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.24 : 337.99 = 171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.24/337.99 = 171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.24x = 337.99 × 171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.24x = 57,877.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,877.41/225.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.96

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