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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.94, 340.61 and 169.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.94, 340.61 and 169.03 is: 253.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.94 : 340.61 = 169.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.94/340.61 = 169.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.94x = 340.61 × 169.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.94x = 57,573.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,573.31/226.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.69

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