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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.41, 344.16 and 113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.41, 344.16 and 113.86 is: 170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.41 : 344.16 = 113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.41/344.16 = 113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.41x = 344.16 × 113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.41x = 39,185.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,185.49/229.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.81

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