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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.78, 315.90 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.78, 315.90 and 170.64 is: 235.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.78 : 315.90 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.78/315.90 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.78x = 315.90 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.78x = 53,905.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,905.18/228.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.62

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