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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.96, 342.26 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.96, 342.26 and 174.52 is: 262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.96 : 342.26 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.96/342.26 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.96x = 342.26 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.96x = 59,731.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,731.22/227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.02

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