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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.16, 313.66 and 174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.16, 313.66 and 174.62 is: 241.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.16 : 313.66 = 174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.16/313.66 = 174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.16x = 313.66 × 174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.16x = 54,771.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,771.66/227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.11

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