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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.38, 343.64 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.38, 343.64 and 171.32 is: 256.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.38 : 343.64 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.38/343.64 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.38x = 343.64 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.38x = 58,871.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,871.11/229.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.65

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