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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.72, 344.12 and 113.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.72, 344.12 and 113.82 is: 170.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.72 : 344.12 = 113.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.72/344.12 = 113.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.72x = 344.12 × 113.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.72x = 39,165.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,165.45/229.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.49

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