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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.95, 341.62 and 170.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.95, 341.62 and 170.03 is: 254.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.95 : 341.62 = 170.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.95/341.62 = 170.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.95x = 341.62 × 170.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.95x = 58,086.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,086.08/227.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.82

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