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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.83, 316.77 and 177.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.83, 316.77 and 177.35 is: 244.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.83 : 316.77 = 177.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.83/316.77 = 177.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.83x = 316.77 × 177.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.83x = 56,180.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,180.38/229.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.45

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