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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.83, 315.77 and 170.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.83, 315.77 and 170.51 is: 235.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.83 : 315.77 = 170.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.83/315.77 = 170.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.83x = 315.77 × 170.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.83x = 53,839.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,839.51/228.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.29

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