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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.02, 315.77 and 173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.02, 315.77 and 173.64 is: 239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.02 : 315.77 = 173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.02/315.77 = 173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.02x = 315.77 × 173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.02x = 54,830.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,830.30/229.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.41

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