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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.05, 340.65 and 111.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.05, 340.65 and 111.53 is: 167.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.05 : 340.65 = 111.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.05/340.65 = 111.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.05x = 340.65 × 111.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.05x = 37,992.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,992.99/227.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.33

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