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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.11, 341.40 and 173.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.11, 341.40 and 173.69 is: 259.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.11 : 341.40 = 173.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.11/341.40 = 173.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.11x = 341.40 × 173.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.11x = 59,297.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,297.77/228.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.95

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