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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.70, 341.55 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.70, 341.55 and 174.06 is: 261.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.70 : 341.55 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.70/341.55 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.70x = 341.55 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.70x = 59,450.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,450.19/227.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.09

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