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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.07, 343.72 and 113.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.07, 343.72 and 113.51 is: 170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.07 : 343.72 = 113.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.07/343.72 = 113.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.07x = 343.72 × 113.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.07x = 39,015.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,015.66/229.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.32

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