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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.16, 316.21 and 129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.16, 316.21 and 129.58 is: 178.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.16 : 316.21 = 129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.16/316.21 = 129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.16x = 316.21 × 129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.16x = 40,975.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,975.61/229.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.81

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