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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.68, 314.17 and 129.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.68, 314.17 and 129.43 is: 178.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.68 : 314.17 = 129.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.68/314.17 = 129.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.68x = 314.17 × 129.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.68x = 40,661.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,661.91/227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.59

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