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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.16, 313.46 and 127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.16, 313.46 and 127.56 is: 176.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.16 : 313.46 = 127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.16/313.46 = 127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.16x = 313.46 × 127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.16x = 39,984.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,984.32/227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.02

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