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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.95, 317.34 and 131.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.95, 317.34 and 131.67 is: 181.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.95 : 317.34 = 131.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.95/317.34 = 131.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.95x = 317.34 × 131.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.95x = 41,784.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,784.16/229.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.71

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