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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.66, 315.18 and 173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.66, 315.18 and 173.58 is: 239.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.66 : 315.18 = 173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.66/315.18 = 173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.66x = 315.18 × 173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.66x = 54,708.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,708.94/228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.26

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