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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.97, 343.23 and 170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.97, 343.23 and 170.25 is: 255.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.97 : 343.23 = 170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.97/343.23 = 170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.97x = 343.23 × 170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.97x = 58,433.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,433.58/228.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.21

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