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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.37, 316.97 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.37, 316.97 and 170.44 is: 235.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.37 : 316.97 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.37/316.97 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.37x = 316.97 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.37x = 54,023.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,023.96/229.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.54

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