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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.47, 340.74 and 111.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.47, 340.74 and 111.57 is: 167.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.47 : 340.74 = 111.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.47/340.74 = 111.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.47x = 340.74 × 111.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.47x = 38,016.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,016.36/227.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.13

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