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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.91, 341.63 and 163.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.91, 341.63 and 163.59 is: 245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.91 : 341.63 = 163.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.91/341.63 = 163.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.91x = 341.63 × 163.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.91x = 55,886.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,886.43/227.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.21

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