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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.21, 312.59 and 170.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.21, 312.59 and 170.86 is: 236.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.21 : 312.59 = 170.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.21/312.59 = 170.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.21x = 312.59 × 170.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.21x = 53,409.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,409.36/226.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.11

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