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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.40, 316.11 and 163.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.40, 316.11 and 163.79 is: 225.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.40 : 316.11 = 163.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.40/316.11 = 163.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.40x = 316.11 × 163.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.40x = 51,777.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,777.06/229.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.70

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