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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.26, 313.86 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.26, 313.86 and 178.66 is: 246.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.26 : 313.86 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.26/313.86 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.26x = 313.86 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.26x = 56,074.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,074.23/227.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.74

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