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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.43, 340.83 and 117.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.43, 340.83 and 117.77 is: 176.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.43 : 340.83 = 117.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.43/340.83 = 117.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.43x = 340.83 × 117.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.43x = 40,137.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,137.84/227.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.48

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