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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.60, 316.48 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.60, 316.48 and 170.56 is: 235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.60 : 316.48 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.60/316.48 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.60x = 316.48 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.60x = 53,978.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,978.83/229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.10

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