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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.14, 316.26 and 171.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.14, 316.26 and 171.06 is: 236.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.14 : 316.26 = 171.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.14/316.26 = 171.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.14x = 316.26 × 171.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.14x = 54,099.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,099.44/229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.10

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