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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.01, 311.91 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.01, 311.91 and 170.64 is: 235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.01 : 311.91 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.01/311.91 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.01x = 311.91 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.01x = 53,224.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,224.32/226.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.50

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