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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.03, 311.87 and 173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.03, 311.87 and 173.64 is: 239.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.03 : 311.87 = 173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.03/311.87 = 173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.03x = 311.87 × 173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.03x = 54,153.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,153.11/226.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.58

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