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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.08, 339.20 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.08, 339.20 and 171.16 is: 256.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.08 : 339.20 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.08/339.20 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.08x = 339.20 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.08x = 58,057.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,057.47/226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.80

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