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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.27, 310.79 and 172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.27, 310.79 and 172.82 is: 238.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.27 : 310.79 = 172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.27/310.79 = 172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.27x = 310.79 × 172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.27x = 53,708.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,708.31/225.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.42

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