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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.74, 311.01 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.74, 311.01 and 169.48 is: 233.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.74 : 311.01 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.74/311.01 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.74x = 311.01 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.74x = 52,709.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,709.97/225.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.50

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