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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.18, 342.58 and 173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.18, 342.58 and 173.54 is: 260.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.18 : 342.58 = 173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.18/342.58 = 173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.18x = 342.58 × 173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.18x = 59,451.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,451.33/228.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.55

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