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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.37, 311.91 and 173.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.37, 311.91 and 173.90 is: 239.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.37 : 311.91 = 173.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.37/311.91 = 173.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.37x = 311.91 × 173.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.37x = 54,240.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,240.28/226.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.61

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