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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.77, 313.90 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.77, 313.90 and 168.64 is: 232.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.77 : 313.90 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.77/313.90 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.77x = 313.90 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.77x = 52,934.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,934.89/227.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.41

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