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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.90, 314.70 and 179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.90, 314.70 and 179 is: 247.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.90 : 314.70 = 179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.90/314.70 = 179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.90x = 314.70 × 179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.90x = 56,331.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,331.30/227.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.18

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