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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.98, 311.94 and 170.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.98, 311.94 and 170.74 is: 235.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.98 : 311.94 = 170.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.98/311.94 = 170.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.98x = 311.94 × 170.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.98x = 53,259.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,259.08/225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.68

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