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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.51, 343.05 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.51, 343.05 and 177.09 is: 265.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.51 : 343.05 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.51/343.05 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.51x = 343.05 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.51x = 60,750.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,750.72/228.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.86

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