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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.96, 343.20 and 177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.96, 343.20 and 177.60 is: 266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.96 : 343.20 = 177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.96/343.20 = 177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.96x = 343.20 × 177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.96x = 60,952.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,952.32/228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.21

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