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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.95, 317.67 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.95, 317.67 and 172.44 is: 238.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.95 : 317.67 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.95/317.67 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.95x = 317.67 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.95x = 54,779.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,779.01/229.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.22

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