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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.89, 317.24 and 124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.89, 317.24 and 124.97 is: 172.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.89 : 317.24 = 124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.89/317.24 = 124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.89x = 317.24 × 124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.89x = 39,646.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,646.59/229.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.46

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