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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.36, 310.68 and 172.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.36, 310.68 and 172.92 is: 238.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.36 : 310.68 = 172.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.36/310.68 = 172.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.36x = 310.68 × 172.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.36x = 53,722.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,722.79/225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.39

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