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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.57, 338.81 and 168.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.57, 338.81 and 168.83 is: 252.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.57 : 338.81 = 168.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.57/338.81 = 168.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.57x = 338.81 × 168.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.57x = 57,201.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,201.29/226.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.47

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