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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.94, 342.01 and 167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.94, 342.01 and 167.57 is: 251.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.94 : 342.01 = 167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.94/342.01 = 167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.94x = 342.01 × 167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.94x = 57,310.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,310.62/227.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.43

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