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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.18, 313.26 and 171.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.18, 313.26 and 171.74 is: 236.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.18 : 313.26 = 171.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.18/313.26 = 171.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.18x = 313.26 × 171.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.18x = 53,799.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,799.27/227.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.81

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