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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.79, 317.10 and 126.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.79, 317.10 and 126.29 is: 174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.79 : 317.10 = 126.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.79/317.10 = 126.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.79x = 317.10 × 126.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.79x = 40,044.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,044.97/229.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.27

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