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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.17, 340.50 and 111.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.17, 340.50 and 111.59 is: 167.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.17 : 340.50 = 111.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.17/340.50 = 111.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.17x = 340.50 × 111.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.17x = 37,996.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,996.39/227.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.26

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