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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.13, 312.05 and 177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.13, 312.05 and 177.26 is: 244.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.13 : 312.05 = 177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.13/312.05 = 177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.13x = 312.05 × 177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.13x = 55,312.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,312.87/226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.61

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