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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.16, 340.98 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.16, 340.98 and 166.44 is: 249.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.16 : 340.98 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.16/340.98 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.16x = 340.98 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.16x = 56,752.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,752.71/227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.84

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