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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.10, 339.38 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.10, 339.38 and 168.14 is: 252.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.10 : 339.38 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.10/339.38 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.10x = 339.38 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.10x = 57,063.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,063.35/226.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.38

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