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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.28, 310.84 and 172.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.28, 310.84 and 172.88 is: 238.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.28 : 310.84 = 172.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.28/310.84 = 172.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.28x = 310.84 × 172.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.28x = 53,738.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,738.36/225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.54

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