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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.67, 316.92 and 126.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.67, 316.92 and 126.17 is: 174.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.67 : 316.92 = 126.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.67/316.92 = 126.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.67x = 316.92 × 126.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.67x = 39,985.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,985.80/229.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.10

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