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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.85, 340.45 and 166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.85, 340.45 and 166.14 is: 249.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.85 : 340.45 = 166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.85/340.45 = 166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.85x = 340.45 × 166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.85x = 56,561.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,561.95/226.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.34

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