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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.96, 316.17 and 173.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.96, 316.17 and 173.61 is: 239.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.96 : 316.17 = 173.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.96/316.17 = 173.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.96x = 316.17 × 173.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.96x = 54,890.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,890.27/228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.74

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