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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.02, 316.20 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.02, 316.20 and 173.88 is: 240.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.02 : 316.20 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.02/316.20 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.02x = 316.20 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.02x = 54,980.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,980.86/229.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.07

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