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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227, 340.81 and 174.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227, 340.81 and 174.23 is: 261.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227 : 340.81 = 174.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227/340.81 = 174.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227x = 340.81 × 174.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227x = 59,379.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,379.33/227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.58

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