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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.97, 340.68 and 165.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.97, 340.68 and 165.92 is: 249.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.97 : 340.68 = 165.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.97/340.68 = 165.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.97x = 340.68 × 165.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.97x = 56,523.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,523.92/226.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.04

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