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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.18, 343.86 and 177.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.18, 343.86 and 177.88 is: 266.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.18 : 343.86 = 177.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.18/343.86 = 177.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.18x = 343.86 × 177.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.18x = 61,165.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,165.82/229.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.89

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