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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.16, 339.28 and 117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.16, 339.28 and 117.92 is: 176.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.16 : 339.28 = 117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.16/339.28 = 117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.16x = 339.28 × 117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.16x = 40,007.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,007.90/226.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.90

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