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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.16, 343.67 and 177.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.16, 343.67 and 177.86 is: 266.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.16 : 343.67 = 177.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.16/343.67 = 177.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.16x = 343.67 × 177.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.16x = 61,125.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,125.59/229.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.74

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