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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.42, 340.90 and 173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.42, 340.90 and 173.20 is: 259.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.42 : 340.90 = 173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.42/340.90 = 173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.42x = 340.90 × 173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.42x = 59,043.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,043.88/227.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.62

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