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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.39, 311.06 and 170.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.39, 311.06 and 170.03 is: 234.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.39 : 311.06 = 170.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.39/311.06 = 170.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.39x = 311.06 × 170.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.39x = 52,887.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,887.13/225.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.65

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