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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.16, 339.30 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.16, 339.30 and 174.72 is: 262.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.16 : 339.30 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.16/339.30 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.16x = 339.30 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.16x = 59,282.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,282.50/226.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.13

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