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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.25, 343.53 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.25, 343.53 and 171.20 is: 256.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.25 : 343.53 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.25/343.53 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.25x = 343.53 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.25x = 58,810.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,810.62/229.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.54

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