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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.36, 316.80 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.36, 316.80 and 170.46 is: 235.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.36 : 316.80 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.36/316.80 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.36x = 316.80 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.36x = 54,001.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,001.73/229.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.45

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