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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.68, 340.68 and 163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.68, 340.68 and 163.60 is: 244.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.68 : 340.68 = 163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.68/340.68 = 163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.68x = 340.68 × 163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.68x = 55,735.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,735.25/227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.80

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