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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226, 312.08 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226, 312.08 and 173.76 is: 239.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226 : 312.08 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226/312.08 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226x = 312.08 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226x = 54,227.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,227.02/226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.94

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