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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.52, 311.14 and 173.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.52, 311.14 and 173.11 is: 238.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.52 : 311.14 = 173.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.52/311.14 = 173.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.52x = 311.14 × 173.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.52x = 53,861.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,861.45/225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.83

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