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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.70, 313.97 and 172.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.70, 313.97 and 172.31 is: 237.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.70 : 313.97 = 172.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.70/313.97 = 172.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.70x = 313.97 × 172.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.70x = 54,097.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,097.74/227.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.58

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