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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.51, 312.74 and 173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.51, 312.74 and 173.96 is: 240.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.51 : 312.74 = 173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.51/312.74 = 173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.51x = 312.74 × 173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.51x = 54,406.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,406.05/226.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.19

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