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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.28, 316.50 and 170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.28, 316.50 and 170.96 is: 235.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.28 : 316.50 = 170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.28/316.50 = 170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.28x = 316.50 × 170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.28x = 54,108.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,108.84/229.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.99

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