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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.13, 340.17 and 165.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.13, 340.17 and 165.03 is: 247.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.13 : 340.17 = 165.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.13/340.17 = 165.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.13x = 340.17 × 165.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.13x = 56,138.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,138.26/227.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.16

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