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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229, 316.16 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229, 316.16 and 179.76 is: 248.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229 : 316.16 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229/316.16 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229x = 316.16 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229x = 56,832.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,832.92/229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.18

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