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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.07, 337.78 and 167.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.07, 337.78 and 167.26 is: 249.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.07 : 337.78 = 167.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.07/337.78 = 167.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.07x = 337.78 × 167.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.07x = 56,495.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,495.39/226.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.90

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