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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.60, 342.36 and 177.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.60, 342.36 and 177.17 is: 265.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.60 : 342.36 = 177.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.60/342.36 = 177.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.60x = 342.36 × 177.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.60x = 60,654.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,654.21/228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.33

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