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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.26, 312.48 and 177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.26, 312.48 and 177.66 is: 245.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.26 : 312.48 = 177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.26/312.48 = 177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.26x = 312.48 × 177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.26x = 55,515.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,515.20/226.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.36

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