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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.53, 315.39 and 173.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.53, 315.39 and 173.18 is: 239.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.53 : 315.39 = 173.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.53/315.39 = 173.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.53x = 315.39 × 173.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.53x = 54,619.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,619.24/228.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.00

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