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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.20, 343.08 and 171.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.20, 343.08 and 171.09 is: 256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.20 : 343.08 = 171.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.20/343.08 = 171.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.20x = 343.08 × 171.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.20x = 58,697.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,697.56/229.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.10

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