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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226, 339.02 and 174.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226, 339.02 and 174.94 is: 262.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226 : 339.02 = 174.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226/339.02 = 174.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226x = 339.02 × 174.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226x = 59,308.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,308.16/226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.43

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