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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.25, 338 and 171.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.25, 338 and 171.25 is: 256.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.25 : 338 = 171.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.25/338 = 171.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.25x = 338 × 171.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.25x = 57,882.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,882.50/225.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.97

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