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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.99, 341.17 and 173.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.99, 341.17 and 173.72 is: 259.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.99 : 341.17 = 173.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.99/341.17 = 173.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.99x = 341.17 × 173.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.99x = 59,268.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,268.05/227.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.96

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