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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.74, 313.02 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.74, 313.02 and 164.70 is: 227.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.74 : 313.02 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.74/313.02 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.74x = 313.02 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.74x = 51,554.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,554.39/226.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.37

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