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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.96, 343.70 and 173.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.96, 343.70 and 173.99 is: 261.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.96 : 343.70 = 173.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.96/343.70 = 173.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.96x = 343.70 × 173.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.96x = 59,797.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,797.77/228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.17

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