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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.80, 311.28 and 170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.80, 311.28 and 170.54 is: 235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.80 : 311.28 = 170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.80/311.28 = 170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.80x = 311.28 × 170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.80x = 53,085.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,085.69/225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.10

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