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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.78, 311.59 and 170.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.78, 311.59 and 170.43 is: 235.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.78 : 311.59 = 170.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.78/311.59 = 170.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.78x = 311.59 × 170.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.78x = 53,104.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,104.28/225.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.20

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