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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.22, 343.95 and 113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.22, 343.95 and 113.67 is: 170.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.22 : 343.95 = 113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.22/343.95 = 113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.22x = 343.95 × 113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.22x = 39,096.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,096.80/229.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.57

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