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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.71, 311.42 and 173.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.71, 311.42 and 173.30 is: 239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.71 : 311.42 = 173.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.71/311.42 = 173.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.71x = 311.42 × 173.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.71x = 53,966.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,966.66/225.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.10

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