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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.55, 311.72 and 170.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.55, 311.72 and 170.27 is: 235.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.55 : 311.72 = 170.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.55/311.72 = 170.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.55x = 311.72 × 170.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.55x = 53,075.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,075.32/225.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.31

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