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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.03, 313.25 and 174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.03, 313.25 and 174.64 is: 240.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.03 : 313.25 = 174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.03/313.25 = 174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.03x = 313.25 × 174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.03x = 54,705.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,705.98/227.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.96

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