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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.36, 316.51 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.36, 316.51 and 124.44 is: 171.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.36 : 316.51 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.36/316.51 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.36x = 316.51 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.36x = 39,387.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,387.04/229.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.73

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