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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.52, 341.01 and 166.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.52, 341.01 and 166.95 is: 250.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.52 : 341.01 = 166.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.52/341.01 = 166.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.52x = 341.01 × 166.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.52x = 56,931.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,931.62/227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.23

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