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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.96, 339 and 171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.96, 339 and 171.96 is: 257.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.96 : 339 = 171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.96/339 = 171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.96x = 339 × 171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.96x = 58,294.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,294.44/225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.99

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