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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.88, 339.82 and 169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.88, 339.82 and 169.19 is: 253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.88 : 339.82 = 169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.88/339.82 = 169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.88x = 339.82 × 169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.88x = 57,493.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,493.77/226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.42

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