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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.44, 313.87 and 161.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.44, 313.87 and 161.17 is: 222.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.44 : 313.87 = 161.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.44/313.87 = 161.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.44x = 313.87 × 161.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.44x = 50,584.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,584.86/227.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.41

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