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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.18, 343.78 and 170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.18, 343.78 and 170.14 is: 255.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.18 : 343.78 = 170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.18/343.78 = 170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.18x = 343.78 × 170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.18x = 58,490.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,490.73/229.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.22

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