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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.75, 341.53 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.75, 341.53 and 112.16 is: 168.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.75 : 341.53 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.75/341.53 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.75x = 341.53 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.75x = 38,306.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,306.00/227.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.19

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