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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.76, 340.26 and 166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.76, 340.26 and 166 is: 249.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.76 : 340.26 = 166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.76/340.26 = 166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.76x = 340.26 × 166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.76x = 56,483.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,483.16/226.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.09

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