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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.67, 311.41 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.67, 311.41 and 170.64 is: 235.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.67 : 311.41 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.67/311.41 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.67x = 311.41 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.67x = 53,139.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,139.00/225.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.47

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