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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.07, 340 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.07, 340 and 158.73 is: 237.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.07 : 340 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.07/340 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.07x = 340 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.07x = 53,968.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,968.20/227.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.67

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