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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.06, 315.69 and 170.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.06, 315.69 and 170.86 is: 235.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.06 : 315.69 = 170.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.06/315.69 = 170.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.06x = 315.69 × 170.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.06x = 53,938.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,938.79/229.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.48

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