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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.16, 315.86 and 162.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.16, 315.86 and 162.69 is: 224.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.16 : 315.86 = 162.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.16/315.86 = 162.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.16x = 315.86 × 162.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.16x = 51,387.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,387.26/229.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.24

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