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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.92, 340.65 and 169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.92, 340.65 and 169.80 is: 254.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.92 : 340.65 = 169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.92/340.65 = 169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.92x = 340.65 × 169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.92x = 57,842.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,842.37/226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.90

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