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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.62, 311.81 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.62, 311.81 and 170.34 is: 235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.62 : 311.81 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.62/311.81 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.62x = 311.81 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.62x = 53,113.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,113.72/225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.41

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