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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.14, 315.99 and 179.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.14, 315.99 and 179.91 is: 248.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.14 : 315.99 = 179.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.14/315.99 = 179.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.14x = 315.99 × 179.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.14x = 56,849.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,849.76/229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.10

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