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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.17, 339.03 and 171.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.17, 339.03 and 171.95 is: 257.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.17 : 339.03 = 171.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.17/339.03 = 171.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.17x = 339.03 × 171.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.17x = 58,297.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,297.06/226.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.75

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