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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.35, 341.20 and 166.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.35, 341.20 and 166.64 is: 250.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.35 : 341.20 = 166.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.35/341.20 = 166.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.35x = 341.20 × 166.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.35x = 56,856.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,856.73/227.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.08

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