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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.48, 343.65 and 171.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.48, 343.65 and 171.64 is: 257.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.48 : 343.65 = 171.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.48/343.65 = 171.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.48x = 343.65 × 171.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.48x = 58,984.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,984.09/229.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.03

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