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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.72, 338.22 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.72, 338.22 and 171.54 is: 257.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.72 : 338.22 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.72/338.22 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.72x = 338.22 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.72x = 58,018.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,018.26/225.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.04

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