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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.75, 315.66 and 129.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.75, 315.66 and 129.17 is: 178.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.75 : 315.66 = 129.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.75/315.66 = 129.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.75x = 315.66 × 129.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.75x = 40,772.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,772.22/228.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.24

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