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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.52, 313.99 and 172.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.52, 313.99 and 172.16 is: 237.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.52 : 313.99 = 172.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.52/313.99 = 172.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.52x = 313.99 × 172.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.52x = 54,056.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,056.52/227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.59

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