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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.96, 341.46 and 169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.96, 341.46 and 169.50 is: 253.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.96 : 341.46 = 169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.96/341.46 = 169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.96x = 341.46 × 169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.96x = 57,877.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,877.47/227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.90

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