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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.12, 316.17 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.12, 316.17 and 130.86 is: 180.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.12 : 316.17 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.12/316.17 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.12x = 316.17 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.12x = 41,374.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,374.01/229.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.58

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