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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.62, 338.80 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.62, 338.80 and 170.78 is: 256.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.62 : 338.80 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.62/338.80 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.62x = 338.80 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.62x = 57,858.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,858.14/225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.45

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