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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.14, 342.38 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.14, 342.38 and 170.34 is: 254.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.14 : 342.38 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.14/342.38 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.14x = 342.38 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.14x = 58,321.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,321.01/229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.52

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