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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.30, 338.91 and 174.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.30, 338.91 and 174.53 is: 261.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.30 : 338.91 = 174.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.30/338.91 = 174.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.30x = 338.91 × 174.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.30x = 59,149.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,149.96/226.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.38

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