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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.55, 313.86 and 172.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.55, 313.86 and 172.17 is: 237.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.55 : 313.86 = 172.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.55/313.86 = 172.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.55x = 313.86 × 172.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.55x = 54,037.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,037.28/227.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.47

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