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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.73, 312.73 and 164.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.73, 312.73 and 164.77 is: 227.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.73 : 312.73 = 164.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.73/312.73 = 164.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.73x = 312.73 × 164.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.73x = 51,527.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,527.33/226.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.26

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