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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.50, 339.87 and 172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.50, 339.87 and 172.50 is: 258.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.50 : 339.87 = 172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.50/339.87 = 172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.50x = 339.87 × 172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.50x = 58,627.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,627.58/226.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.84

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