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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.86, 311.37 and 170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.86, 311.37 and 170.66 is: 235.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.86 : 311.37 = 170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.86/311.37 = 170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.86x = 311.37 × 170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.86x = 53,138.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,138.40/225.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.27

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