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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.75, 340.99 and 173.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.75, 340.99 and 173.39 is: 259.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.75 : 340.99 = 173.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.75/340.99 = 173.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.75x = 340.99 × 173.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.75x = 59,122.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,122.12/227.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.60

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