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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229, 316.20 and 177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229, 316.20 and 177.16 is: 244.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229 : 316.20 = 177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229/316.20 = 177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229x = 316.20 × 177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229x = 56,017.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,017.99/229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.62

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