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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226, 338.52 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226, 338.52 and 171.92 is: 257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226 : 338.52 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226/338.52 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226x = 338.52 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226x = 58,198.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,198.36/226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.51

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