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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.61, 314.69 and 169.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.61, 314.69 and 169.29 is: 234.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.61 : 314.69 = 169.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.61/314.69 = 169.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.61x = 314.69 × 169.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.61x = 53,273.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,273.02/227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.05

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