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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.95, 317.32 and 131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.95, 317.32 and 131.70 is: 181.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.95 : 317.32 = 131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.95/317.32 = 131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.95x = 317.32 × 131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.95x = 41,791.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,791.90/229.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.74

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