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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.62, 341.31 and 170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.62, 341.31 and 170.50 is: 255.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.62 : 341.31 = 170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.62/341.31 = 170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.62x = 341.31 × 170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.62x = 58,193.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,193.36/227.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.66

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