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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.75, 311.36 and 170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.75, 311.36 and 170.49 is: 235.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.75 : 311.36 = 170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.75/311.36 = 170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.75x = 311.36 × 170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.75x = 53,082.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,082.21/225.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.14

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