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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.27, 311.88 and 170.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.27, 311.88 and 170.74 is: 235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.27 : 311.88 = 170.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.27/311.88 = 170.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.27x = 311.88 × 170.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.27x = 53,250.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,250.39/226.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.34

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