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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.96, 341.43 and 166.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.96, 341.43 and 166.94 is: 250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.96 : 341.43 = 166.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.96/341.43 = 166.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.96x = 341.43 × 166.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.96x = 56,998.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,998.32/227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.04

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