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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.17, 339.25 and 110.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.17, 339.25 and 110.57 is: 165.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.17 : 339.25 = 110.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.17/339.25 = 110.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.17x = 339.25 × 110.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.17x = 37,510.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,510.87/226.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.85

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