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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.02, 338.76 and 174.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.02, 338.76 and 174.50 is: 261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.02 : 338.76 = 174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.02/338.76 = 174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.02x = 338.76 × 174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.02x = 59,113.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,113.62/226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.54

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