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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.35, 340.27 and 172.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.35, 340.27 and 172.94 is: 258.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.35 : 340.27 = 172.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.35/340.27 = 172.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.35x = 340.27 × 172.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.35x = 58,846.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,846.29/227.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.84

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