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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.64, 341.62 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.64, 341.62 and 176.40 is: 264.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.64 : 341.62 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.64/341.62 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.64x = 341.62 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.64x = 60,261.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,261.77/227.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.72

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