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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.10, 316.31 and 176.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.10, 316.31 and 176.55 is: 243.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.10 : 316.31 = 176.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.10/316.31 = 176.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.10x = 316.31 × 176.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.10x = 55,844.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,844.53/229.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.76

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