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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.72, 340.08 and 165.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.72, 340.08 and 165.07 is: 247.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.72 : 340.08 = 165.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.72/340.08 = 165.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.72x = 340.08 × 165.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.72x = 56,137.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,137.01/226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.61

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