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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.01, 315.91 and 173.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.01, 315.91 and 173.65 is: 239.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.01 : 315.91 = 173.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.01/315.91 = 173.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.01x = 315.91 × 173.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.01x = 54,857.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,857.77/229.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.54

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