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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.70, 311.55 and 170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.70, 311.55 and 170.57 is: 235.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.70 : 311.55 = 170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.70/311.55 = 170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.70x = 311.55 × 170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.70x = 53,141.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,141.08/225.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.45

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