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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.60, 341.80 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.60, 341.80 and 166.80 is: 250.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.60 : 341.80 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.60/341.80 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.60x = 341.80 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.60x = 57,012.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,012.24/227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.49

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