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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.34, 341.42 and 166.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.34, 341.42 and 166.59 is: 250.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.34 : 341.42 = 166.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.34/341.42 = 166.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.34x = 341.42 × 166.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.34x = 56,876.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,876.32/227.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.18

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