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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.63, 340.94 and 178.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.63, 340.94 and 178.55 is: 267.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.63 : 340.94 = 178.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.63/340.94 = 178.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.63x = 340.94 × 178.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.63x = 60,872.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,872.24/227.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.42

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