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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.13, 311.73 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.13, 311.73 and 176.40 is: 243.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.13 : 311.73 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.13/311.73 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.13x = 311.73 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.13x = 54,989.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,989.17/226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.18

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