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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.97, 344.79 and 108.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.97, 344.79 and 108.17 is: 162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.97 : 344.79 = 108.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.97/344.79 = 108.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.97x = 344.79 × 108.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.97x = 37,294.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,294.21/229.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.17

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