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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.14, 316.24 and 170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.14, 316.24 and 170.82 is: 235.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.14 : 316.24 = 170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.14/316.24 = 170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.14x = 316.24 × 170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.14x = 54,019.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,019.69/229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.75

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