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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.06, 311.79 and 167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.06, 311.79 and 167.74 is: 231.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.06 : 311.79 = 167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.06/311.79 = 167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.06x = 311.79 × 167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.06x = 52,299.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,299.65/226.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.35

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