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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227, 313.14 and 171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227, 313.14 and 171.68 is: 236.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227 : 313.14 = 171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227/313.14 = 171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227x = 313.14 × 171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227x = 53,759.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,759.88/227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.83

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