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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.36, 311.90 and 173.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.36, 311.90 and 173.90 is: 239.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.36 : 311.90 = 173.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.36/311.90 = 173.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.36x = 311.90 × 173.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.36x = 54,239.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,239.41/226.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.62

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