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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.16, 312.10 and 122.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.16, 312.10 and 122.66 is: 169.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.16 : 312.10 = 122.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.16/312.10 = 122.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.16x = 312.10 × 122.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.16x = 38,280.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,280.63/226.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.27

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