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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.97, 344.95 and 176.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.97, 344.95 and 176.51 is: 264.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.97 : 344.95 = 176.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.97/344.95 = 176.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.97x = 344.95 × 176.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.97x = 60,884.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,884.96/229.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.76

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