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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.04, 316.08 and 173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.04, 316.08 and 173.48 is: 239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.04 : 316.08 = 173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.04/316.08 = 173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.04x = 316.08 × 173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.04x = 54,833.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,833.56/229.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.41

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