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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.26, 313.71 and 172.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.26, 313.71 and 172.01 is: 237.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.26 : 313.71 = 172.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.26/313.71 = 172.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.26x = 313.71 × 172.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.26x = 53,961.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,961.26/227.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.44

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