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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.70, 339.69 and 169.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.70, 339.69 and 169.29 is: 253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.70 : 339.69 = 169.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.70/339.69 = 169.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.70x = 339.69 × 169.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.70x = 57,506.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,506.75/226.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.67

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