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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.74, 314.18 and 129.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.74, 314.18 and 129.46 is: 178.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.74 : 314.18 = 129.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.74/314.18 = 129.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.74x = 314.18 × 129.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.74x = 40,673.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,673.74/227.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.60

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