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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.43, 343.83 and 178.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.43, 343.83 and 178.13 is: 266.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.43 : 343.83 = 178.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.43/343.83 = 178.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.43x = 343.83 × 178.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.43x = 61,246.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,246.44/229.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.95

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