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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.69, 344.09 and 113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.69, 344.09 and 113.96 is: 170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.69 : 344.09 = 113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.69/344.09 = 113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.69x = 344.09 × 113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.69x = 39,212.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,212.50/229.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.72

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