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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.24, 341.82 and 173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.24, 341.82 and 173.70 is: 260.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.24 : 341.82 = 173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.24/341.82 = 173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.24x = 341.82 × 173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.24x = 59,374.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,374.13/228.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.14

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