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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.13, 316.40 and 170.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.13, 316.40 and 170.81 is: 235.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.13 : 316.40 = 170.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.13/316.40 = 170.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.13x = 316.40 × 170.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.13x = 54,041.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,041.85/229.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.86

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