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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.17, 340.61 and 111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.17, 340.61 and 111.65 is: 167.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.17 : 340.61 = 111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.17/340.61 = 111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.17x = 340.61 × 111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.17x = 38,026.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,026.85/227.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.39

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