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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.54, 316.77 and 177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.54, 316.77 and 177.16 is: 244.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.54 : 316.77 = 177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.54/316.77 = 177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.54x = 316.77 × 177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.54x = 56,118.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,118.97/229.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.48

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