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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.84, 342.77 and 173.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.84, 342.77 and 173.39 is: 259.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.84 : 342.77 = 173.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.84/342.77 = 173.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.84x = 342.77 × 173.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.84x = 59,431.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,431.61/228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.71

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