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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.52, 313.74 and 178.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.52, 313.74 and 178.34 is: 245.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.52 : 313.74 = 178.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.52/313.74 = 178.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.52x = 313.74 × 178.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.52x = 55,950.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,950.82/227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.92

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