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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.15, 315.79 and 170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.15, 315.79 and 170.02 is: 234.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.15 : 315.79 = 170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.15/315.79 = 170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.15x = 315.79 × 170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.15x = 53,690.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,690.62/229.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.30

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