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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.43, 340.74 and 111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.43, 340.74 and 111.84 is: 167.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.43 : 340.74 = 111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.43/340.74 = 111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.43x = 340.74 × 111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.43x = 38,108.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,108.36/227.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.56

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