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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.30, 316.86 and 173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.30, 316.86 and 173.94 is: 240.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.30 : 316.86 = 173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.30/316.86 = 173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.30x = 316.86 × 173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.30x = 55,114.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,114.63/229.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.36

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