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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.92, 342.12 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.92, 342.12 and 170.12 is: 255.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.92 : 342.12 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.92/342.12 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.92x = 342.12 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.92x = 58,201.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,201.45/227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.36

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