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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.59, 316.78 and 129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.59, 316.78 and 129.99 is: 179.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.59 : 316.78 = 129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.59/316.78 = 129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.59x = 316.78 × 129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.59x = 41,178.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,178.23/229.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.36

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