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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.18, 312.12 and 126.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.18, 312.12 and 126.59 is: 174.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.18 : 312.12 = 126.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.18/312.12 = 126.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.18x = 312.12 × 126.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.18x = 39,511.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,511.27/226.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.69

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