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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.25, 310.67 and 169.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.25, 310.67 and 169.99 is: 234.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.25 : 310.67 = 169.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.25/310.67 = 169.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.25x = 310.67 × 169.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.25x = 52,809.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,809.24/225.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.45

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