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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.53, 310.86 and 173.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.53, 310.86 and 173.01 is: 238.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.53 : 310.86 = 173.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.53/310.86 = 173.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.53x = 310.86 × 173.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.53x = 53,781.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,781.89/225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.47

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