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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.18, 315.69 and 179.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.18, 315.69 and 179.98 is: 247.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.18 : 315.69 = 179.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.18/315.69 = 179.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.18x = 315.69 × 179.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.18x = 56,817.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,817.89/229.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.92

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