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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.48, 339.31 and 168.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.48, 339.31 and 168.70 is: 252.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.48 : 339.31 = 168.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.48/339.31 = 168.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.48x = 339.31 × 168.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.48x = 57,241.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,241.60/226.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.74

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