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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.17, 338.81 and 177.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.17, 338.81 and 177.39 is: 265.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.17 : 338.81 = 177.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.17/338.81 = 177.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.17x = 338.81 × 177.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.17x = 60,100.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,100.62/226.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.73

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