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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.20, 341.94 and 170.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.20, 341.94 and 170.79 is: 255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.20 : 341.94 = 170.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.20/341.94 = 170.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.20x = 341.94 × 170.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.20x = 58,399.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,399.93/228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.92

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