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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.52, 311 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.52, 311 and 169.84 is: 234.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.52 : 311 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.52/311 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.52x = 311 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.52x = 52,820.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,820.24/225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.22

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