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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.58, 340.90 and 169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.58, 340.90 and 169.13 is: 253.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.58 : 340.90 = 169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.58/340.90 = 169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.58x = 340.90 × 169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.58x = 57,654.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,654.29/227.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.34

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