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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.51, 313.85 and 172.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.51, 313.85 and 172.15 is: 237.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.51 : 313.85 = 172.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.51/313.85 = 172.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.51x = 313.85 × 172.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.51x = 54,028.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,028.42/227.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.48

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