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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.34, 313.91 and 178.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.34, 313.91 and 178.13 is: 245.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.34 : 313.91 = 178.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.34/313.91 = 178.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.34x = 313.91 × 178.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.34x = 55,914.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,914.33/227.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.95

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