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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.60, 339.74 and 161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.60, 339.74 and 161.64 is: 242.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.60 : 339.74 = 161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.60/339.74 = 161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.60x = 339.74 × 161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.60x = 54,915.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,915.57/226.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.35

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