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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.04, 340.32 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.04, 340.32 and 173.16 is: 259.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.04 : 340.32 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.04/340.32 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.04x = 340.32 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.04x = 58,929.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,929.81/227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.56

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