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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.97, 315.66 and 170.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.97, 315.66 and 170.65 is: 235.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.97 : 315.66 = 170.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.97/315.66 = 170.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.97x = 315.66 × 170.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.97x = 53,867.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,867.38/228.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.26

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