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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.37, 343.62 and 177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.37, 343.62 and 177.84 is: 266.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.37 : 343.62 = 177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.37/343.62 = 177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.37x = 343.62 × 177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.37x = 61,109.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,109.38/229.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.43

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