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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.73, 344.42 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.73, 344.42 and 119.76 is: 179.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.73 : 344.42 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.73/344.42 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.73x = 344.42 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.73x = 41,247.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,247.14/229.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.55

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