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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.98, 312.21 and 170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.98, 312.21 and 170.90 is: 236.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.98 : 312.21 = 170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.98/312.21 = 170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.98x = 312.21 × 170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.98x = 53,355.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,355.13/225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.11

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