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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.07, 340.74 and 166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.07, 340.74 and 166.14 is: 249.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.07 : 340.74 = 166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.07/340.74 = 166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.07x = 340.74 × 166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.07x = 56,610.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,610.54/227.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.31

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