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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.68, 340.94 and 169.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.68, 340.94 and 169.95 is: 254.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.68 : 340.94 = 169.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.68/340.94 = 169.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.68x = 340.94 × 169.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.68x = 57,942.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,942.75/227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.49

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