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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.34, 339.92 and 172.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.34, 339.92 and 172.62 is: 259.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.34 : 339.92 = 172.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.34/339.92 = 172.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.34x = 339.92 × 172.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.34x = 58,676.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,676.99/226.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.24

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