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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.03, 312.93 and 177.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.03, 312.93 and 177.82 is: 245.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.03 : 312.93 = 177.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.03/312.93 = 177.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.03x = 312.93 × 177.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.03x = 55,644.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,644.43/227.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.10

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