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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.02, 312.33 and 170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.02, 312.33 and 170.66 is: 235.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.02 : 312.33 = 170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.02/312.33 = 170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.02x = 312.33 × 170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.02x = 53,303.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,303.66/226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.83

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