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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.39, 316.35 and 176.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.39, 316.35 and 176.85 is: 243.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.39 : 316.35 = 176.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.39/316.35 = 176.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.39x = 316.35 × 176.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.39x = 55,946.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,946.50/229.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.90

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