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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.80, 341.88 and 167.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.80, 341.88 and 167.14 is: 250.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.80 : 341.88 = 167.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.80/341.88 = 167.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.80x = 341.88 × 167.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.80x = 57,141.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,141.82/227.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.84

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