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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.98, 341.41 and 170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.98, 341.41 and 170.14 is: 254.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.98 : 341.41 = 170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.98/341.41 = 170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.98x = 341.41 × 170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.98x = 58,087.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,087.50/227.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.79

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