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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.18, 341.09 and 117.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.18, 341.09 and 117.59 is: 176.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.18 : 341.09 = 117.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.18/341.09 = 117.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.18x = 341.09 × 117.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.18x = 40,106.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,106.48/227.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.54

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