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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.76, 315.62 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.76, 315.62 and 170.44 is: 235.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.76 : 315.62 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.76/315.62 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.76x = 315.62 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.76x = 53,794.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,794.27/228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.16

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