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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.17, 313.56 and 128.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.17, 313.56 and 128.94 is: 177.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.17 : 313.56 = 128.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.17/313.56 = 128.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.17x = 313.56 × 128.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.17x = 40,430.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,430.43/227.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.97

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