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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.98, 339.73 and 166.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.98, 339.73 and 166.10 is: 248.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.98 : 339.73 = 166.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.98/339.73 = 166.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.98x = 339.73 × 166.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.98x = 56,427.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,427.04/226.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.60

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