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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.92, 312 and 170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.92, 312 and 170.72 is: 235.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.92 : 312 = 170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.92/312 = 170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.92x = 312 × 170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.92x = 53,264.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,264.64/225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.77

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