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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.93, 344.99 and 108.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.93, 344.99 and 108.17 is: 162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.93 : 344.99 = 108.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.93/344.99 = 108.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.93x = 344.99 × 108.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.93x = 37,317.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,317.57/229.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.30

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