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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.44, 312.51 and 173.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.44, 312.51 and 173.89 is: 239.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.44 : 312.51 = 173.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.44/312.51 = 173.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.44x = 312.51 × 173.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.44x = 54,343.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,343.41/226.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.99

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