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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.05, 337.91 and 167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.05, 337.91 and 167.73 is: 250.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.05 : 337.91 = 167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.05/337.91 = 167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.05x = 337.91 × 167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.05x = 56,677.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,677.64/226.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.73

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