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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.07, 340.72 and 111.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.07, 340.72 and 111.51 is: 167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.07 : 340.72 = 111.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.07/340.72 = 111.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.07x = 340.72 × 111.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.07x = 37,993.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,993.41/227.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.32

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