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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.53, 340.89 and 179.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.53, 340.89 and 179.09 is: 268.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.53 : 340.89 = 179.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.53/340.89 = 179.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.53x = 340.89 × 179.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.53x = 61,049.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,049.59/227.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.32

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