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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228, 342 and 176.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228, 342 and 176.97 is: 265.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228 : 342 = 176.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228/342 = 176.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228x = 342 × 176.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228x = 60,523.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,523.74/228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.46

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