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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226, 312 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226, 312 and 174.16 is: 240.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226 : 312 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226/312 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226x = 312 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226x = 54,337.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,337.92/226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.43

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