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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.82, 344.37 and 171.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.82, 344.37 and 171.77 is: 257.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.82 : 344.37 = 171.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.82/344.37 = 171.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.82x = 344.37 × 171.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.82x = 59,150.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,150.71/229.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.38

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