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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.26, 313.06 and 164.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.26, 313.06 and 164.91 is: 227.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.26 : 313.06 = 164.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.26/313.06 = 164.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.26x = 313.06 × 164.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.26x = 51,626.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,626.72/227.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.17

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