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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.92, 312.36 and 170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.92, 312.36 and 170.96 is: 236.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.92 : 312.36 = 170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.92/312.36 = 170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.92x = 312.36 × 170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.92x = 53,401.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,401.07/225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.37

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