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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.34, 339.63 and 177.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.34, 339.63 and 177.29 is: 266.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.34 : 339.63 = 177.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.34/339.63 = 177.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.34x = 339.63 × 177.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.34x = 60,211.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,211.30/226.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.02

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