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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.32, 316.56 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.32, 316.56 and 170.64 is: 235.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.32 : 316.56 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.32/316.56 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.32x = 316.56 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.32x = 54,017.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,017.80/229.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.56

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