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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.44, 338.76 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.44, 338.76 and 174.96 is: 261.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.44 : 338.76 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.44/338.76 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.44x = 338.76 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.44x = 59,269.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,269.45/226.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.74

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