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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.97, 311.67 and 170.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.97, 311.67 and 170.61 is: 235.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.97 : 311.67 = 170.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.97/311.67 = 170.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.97x = 311.67 × 170.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.97x = 53,174.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,174.02/225.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.31

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