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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.52, 340.74 and 181.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.52, 340.74 and 181.74 is: 272.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.52 : 340.74 = 181.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.52/340.74 = 181.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.52x = 340.74 × 181.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.52x = 61,926.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,926.09/227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.18

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