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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.42, 339.90 and 169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.42, 339.90 and 169.30 is: 254.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.42 : 339.90 = 169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.42/339.90 = 169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.42x = 339.90 × 169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.42x = 57,545.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,545.07/226.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.15

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