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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.34, 341.25 and 166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.34, 341.25 and 166.29 is: 249.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.34 : 341.25 = 166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.34/341.25 = 166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.34x = 341.25 × 166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.34x = 56,744.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,744.56/227.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.60

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