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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.13, 313.27 and 177.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.13, 313.27 and 177.91 is: 245.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.13 : 313.27 = 177.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.13/313.27 = 177.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.13x = 313.27 × 177.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.13x = 55,733.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,733.87/227.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.38

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