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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.79, 316.90 and 180.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.79, 316.90 and 180.58 is: 249.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.79 : 316.90 = 180.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.79/316.90 = 180.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.79x = 316.90 × 180.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.79x = 57,225.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,225.80/229.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.04

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