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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.52, 315.46 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.52, 315.46 and 173.16 is: 239.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.52 : 315.46 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.52/315.46 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.52x = 315.46 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.52x = 54,625.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,625.05/228.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.04

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