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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.43, 310.83 and 169.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.43, 310.83 and 169.99 is: 234.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.43 : 310.83 = 169.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.43/310.83 = 169.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.43x = 310.83 × 169.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.43x = 52,837.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,837.99/225.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.39

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