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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.58, 343.90 and 171.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.58, 343.90 and 171.13 is: 256.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.58 : 343.90 = 171.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.58/343.90 = 171.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.58x = 343.90 × 171.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.58x = 58,849.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,849.03/229.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.33

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