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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.42, 339.12 and 174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.42, 339.12 and 174.70 is: 261.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.42 : 339.12 = 174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.42/339.12 = 174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.42x = 339.12 × 174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.42x = 59,244.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,244.26/226.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.66

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