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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.14, 340.03 and 169.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.14, 340.03 and 169.61 is: 253.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.14 : 340.03 = 169.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.14/340.03 = 169.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.14x = 340.03 × 169.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.14x = 57,672.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,672.49/227.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.91

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