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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.34, 341.17 and 166.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.34, 341.17 and 166.62 is: 250.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.34 : 341.17 = 166.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.34/341.17 = 166.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.34x = 341.17 × 166.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.34x = 56,847.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,847.01/227.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.06

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