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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.52, 313.56 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.52, 313.56 and 178.32 is: 245.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.52 : 313.56 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.52/313.56 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.52x = 313.56 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.52x = 55,914.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,914.02/227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.75

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