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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.60, 316.74 and 163.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.60, 316.74 and 163.96 is: 226.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.60 : 316.74 = 163.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.60/316.74 = 163.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.60x = 316.74 × 163.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.60x = 51,932.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,932.69/229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.19

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