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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.20, 343.28 and 177.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.20, 343.28 and 177.68 is: 266.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.20 : 343.28 = 177.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.20/343.28 = 177.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.20x = 343.28 × 177.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.20x = 60,993.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,993.99/229.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.12

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