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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.29, 310.44 and 172.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.29, 310.44 and 172.85 is: 238.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.29 : 310.44 = 172.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.29/310.44 = 172.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.29x = 310.44 × 172.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.29x = 53,658.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,658.00/225.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.17

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