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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.84, 338.30 and 171.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.84, 338.30 and 171.09 is: 256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.84 : 338.30 = 171.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.84/338.30 = 171.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.84x = 338.30 × 171.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.84x = 57,877.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,877.63/225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.28

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