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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.27, 311.30 and 169.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.27, 311.30 and 169.91 is: 234.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.27 : 311.30 = 169.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.27/311.30 = 169.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.27x = 311.30 × 169.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.27x = 52,893.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,893.87/225.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.80

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