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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.33, 341.08 and 172.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.33, 341.08 and 172.41 is: 258.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.33 : 341.08 = 172.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.33/341.08 = 172.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.33x = 341.08 × 172.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.33x = 58,805.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,805.60/227.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.68

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