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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.71, 315.69 and 170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.71, 315.69 and 170.57 is: 235.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.71 : 315.69 = 170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.71/315.69 = 170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.71x = 315.69 × 170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.71x = 53,847.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,847.24/228.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.44

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