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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.16, 316.10 and 173.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.16, 316.10 and 173.81 is: 239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.16 : 316.10 = 173.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.16/316.10 = 173.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.16x = 316.10 × 173.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.16x = 54,942.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,942.57/229.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.75

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