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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.66, 344.40 and 169.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.66, 344.40 and 169.18 is: 253.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.66 : 344.40 = 169.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.66/344.40 = 169.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.66x = 344.40 × 169.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.66x = 58,265.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,265.59/229.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.70

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