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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.61, 340.88 and 172.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.61, 340.88 and 172.53 is: 258.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.61 : 340.88 = 172.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.61/340.88 = 172.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.61x = 340.88 × 172.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.61x = 58,811.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,811.16/227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.39

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