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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.54, 315.51 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.54, 315.51 and 170.46 is: 235.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.54 : 315.51 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.54/315.51 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.54x = 315.51 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.54x = 53,781.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,781.83/228.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.33

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