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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.31, 316.47 and 125.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.31, 316.47 and 125.83 is: 173.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.31 : 316.47 = 125.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.31/316.47 = 125.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.31x = 316.47 × 125.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.31x = 39,822.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,822.53/229.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.66

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