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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.09, 338.91 and 171.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.09, 338.91 and 171.82 is: 257.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.09 : 338.91 = 171.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.09/338.91 = 171.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.09x = 338.91 × 171.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.09x = 58,231.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,231.52/226.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.56

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