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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.64, 313.74 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.64, 313.74 and 169.32 is: 233.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.64 : 313.74 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.64/313.74 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.64x = 313.74 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.64x = 53,122.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,122.46/227.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.36

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