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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.31, 311.35 and 169.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.31, 311.35 and 169.95 is: 234.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.31 : 311.35 = 169.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.31/311.35 = 169.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.31x = 311.35 × 169.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.31x = 52,911.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,911.53/225.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.84

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