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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.02, 342.63 and 171.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.02, 342.63 and 171.39 is: 256.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.02 : 342.63 = 171.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.02/342.63 = 171.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.02x = 342.63 × 171.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.02x = 58,723.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,723.36/229.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.41

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