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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.42, 312.21 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.42, 312.21 and 171.16 is: 236.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.42 : 312.21 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.42/312.21 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.42x = 312.21 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.42x = 53,437.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,437.86/226.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.01

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