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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.22, 317.79 and 172.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.22, 317.79 and 172.08 is: 237.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.22 : 317.79 = 172.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.22/317.79 = 172.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.22x = 317.79 × 172.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.22x = 54,685.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,685.30/230.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.53

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