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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.04, 340.23 and 171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.04, 340.23 and 171.96 is: 257.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.04 : 340.23 = 171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.04/340.23 = 171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.04x = 340.23 × 171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.04x = 58,505.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,505.95/227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.69

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