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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.17, 340.45 and 168.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.17, 340.45 and 168.93 is: 253.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.17 : 340.45 = 168.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.17/340.45 = 168.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.17x = 340.45 × 168.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.17x = 57,512.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,512.22/227.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.17

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