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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.78, 311.52 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.78, 311.52 and 170.46 is: 235.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.78 : 311.52 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.78/311.52 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.78x = 311.52 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.78x = 53,101.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,101.70/225.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.19

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