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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.38, 310.70 and 175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.38, 310.70 and 175.64 is: 242.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.38 : 310.70 = 175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.38/310.70 = 175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.38x = 310.70 × 175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.38x = 54,571.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,571.35/225.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.13

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