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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.70, 313.20 and 169.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.70, 313.20 and 169.22 is: 233.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.70 : 313.20 = 169.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.70/313.20 = 169.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.70x = 313.20 × 169.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.70x = 52,999.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,999.70/226.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.79

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