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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.78, 340.95 and 173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.78, 340.95 and 173.54 is: 259.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.78 : 340.95 = 173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.78/340.95 = 173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.78x = 340.95 × 173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.78x = 59,168.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,168.46/227.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.76

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