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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.95, 316.86 and 177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.95, 316.86 and 177.48 is: 244.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.95 : 316.86 = 177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.95/316.86 = 177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.95x = 316.86 × 177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.95x = 56,236.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,236.31/229.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.56

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