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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.48, 337.80 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.48, 337.80 and 171.36 is: 256.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.48 : 337.80 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.48/337.80 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.48x = 337.80 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.48x = 57,885.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,885.41/225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.72

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