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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.45, 311.30 and 172.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.45, 311.30 and 172.91 is: 238.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.45 : 311.30 = 172.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.45/311.30 = 172.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.45x = 311.30 × 172.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.45x = 53,826.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,826.18/225.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.75

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