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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.84, 341.49 and 166.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.84, 341.49 and 166.15 is: 249.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.84 : 341.49 = 166.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.84/341.49 = 166.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.84x = 341.49 × 166.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.84x = 56,736.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,736.86/227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.02

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