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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.34, 313.41 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.34, 313.41 and 169.02 is: 233.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.34 : 313.41 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.34/313.41 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.34x = 313.41 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.34x = 52,972.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,972.56/227.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.01

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