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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.92, 317.30 and 177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.92, 317.30 and 177.52 is: 244.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.92 : 317.30 = 177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.92/317.30 = 177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.92x = 317.30 × 177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.92x = 56,327.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,327.10/229.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.99

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