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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.79, 341.67 and 104.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.79, 341.67 and 104.51 is: 156.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.79 : 341.67 = 104.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.79/341.67 = 104.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.79x = 341.67 × 104.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.79x = 35,707.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,707.93/227.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.76

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