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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.03, 340.41 and 166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.03, 340.41 and 166.07 is: 249.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.03 : 340.41 = 166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.03/340.41 = 166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.03x = 340.41 × 166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.03x = 56,531.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,531.89/227.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.01

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