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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.55, 341.39 and 117.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.55, 341.39 and 117.94 is: 176.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.55 : 341.39 = 117.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.55/341.39 = 117.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.55x = 341.39 × 117.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.55x = 40,263.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,263.54/227.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.94

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