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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.48, 340.88 and 173.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.48, 340.88 and 173.27 is: 259.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.48 : 340.88 = 173.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.48/340.88 = 173.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.48x = 340.88 × 173.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.48x = 59,064.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,064.26/227.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.65

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