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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.05, 316.14 and 162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.05, 316.14 and 162.76 is: 224.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.05 : 316.14 = 162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.05/316.14 = 162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.05x = 316.14 × 162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.05x = 51,455.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,455.51/229.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.64

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