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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.42, 316.23 and 170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.42, 316.23 and 170.32 is: 234.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.42 : 316.23 = 170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.42/316.23 = 170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.42x = 316.23 × 170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.42x = 53,860.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,860.29/229.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.77

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