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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.39, 340.94 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.39, 340.94 and 163.13 is: 244.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.39 : 340.94 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.39/340.94 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.39x = 340.94 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.39x = 55,616.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,616.25/227.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.59

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