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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.20, 315.93 and 179.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.20, 315.93 and 179.99 is: 248.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.20 : 315.93 = 179.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.20/315.93 = 179.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.20x = 315.93 × 179.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.20x = 56,864.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,864.52/229.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.10

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