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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.27, 310.32 and 172.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.27, 310.32 and 172.71 is: 237.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.27 : 310.32 = 172.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.27/310.32 = 172.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.27x = 310.32 × 172.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.27x = 53,595.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,595.37/225.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.92

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