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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.93, 314.78 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.93, 314.78 and 179.16 is: 247.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.93 : 314.78 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.93/314.78 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.93x = 314.78 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.93x = 56,395.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,395.09/227.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.43

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