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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.74, 340.97 and 117.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.74, 340.97 and 117.81 is: 176.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.74 : 340.97 = 117.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.74/340.97 = 117.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.74x = 340.97 × 117.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.74x = 40,169.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,169.68/227.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.38

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