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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.65, 314.60 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.65, 314.60 and 168.72 is: 233.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.65 : 314.60 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.65/314.60 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.65x = 314.60 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.65x = 53,079.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,079.31/227.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.16

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