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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.64, 341.30 and 172.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.64, 341.30 and 172.74 is: 258.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.64 : 341.30 = 172.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.64/341.30 = 172.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.64x = 341.30 × 172.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.64x = 58,955.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,955.30/227.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.98

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