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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.53, 341.49 and 162.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.53, 341.49 and 162.69 is: 244.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.53 : 341.49 = 162.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.53/341.49 = 162.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.53x = 341.49 × 162.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.53x = 55,554.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,554.49/227.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.16

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