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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.27, 339.89 and 166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.27, 339.89 and 166.34 is: 248.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.27 : 339.89 = 166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.27/339.89 = 166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.27x = 339.89 × 166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.27x = 56,534.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,534.77/227.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.76

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