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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.01, 339.53 and 161.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.01, 339.53 and 161.17 is: 242.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.01 : 339.53 = 161.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.01/339.53 = 161.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.01x = 339.53 × 161.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.01x = 54,722.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,722.31/226.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.13

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