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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.79, 342 and 176.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.79, 342 and 176.47 is: 264.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.79 : 342 = 176.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.79/342 = 176.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.79x = 342 × 176.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.79x = 60,351.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,351.89/227.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.95

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