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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.62, 311.92 and 170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.62, 311.92 and 170.48 is: 235.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.62 : 311.92 = 170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.62/311.92 = 170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.62x = 311.92 × 170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.62x = 53,176.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,176.12/225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.69

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