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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.85, 339.33 and 169.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.85, 339.33 and 169.25 is: 253.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.85 : 339.33 = 169.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.85/339.33 = 169.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.85x = 339.33 × 169.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.85x = 57,431.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,431.60/226.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.17

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