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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.03, 338.84 and 117.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.03, 338.84 and 117.69 is: 176.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.03 : 338.84 = 117.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.03/338.84 = 117.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.03x = 338.84 × 117.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.03x = 39,877.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,877.49/226.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.43

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