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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.22, 425.34 and 170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.22, 425.34 and 170.22 is: 234.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.22 : 425.34 = 170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.22/425.34 = 170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.22x = 425.34 × 170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.22x = 72,401.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,401.37/308.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.90

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