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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.42, 316.61 and 131.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.42, 316.61 and 131.17 is: 181.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.42 : 316.61 = 131.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.42/316.61 = 131.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.42x = 316.61 × 131.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.42x = 41,529.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,529.08/229.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.02

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