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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.51, 312.45 and 173.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.51, 312.45 and 173.98 is: 239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.51 : 312.45 = 173.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.51/312.45 = 173.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.51x = 312.45 × 173.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.51x = 54,359.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,359.01/226.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.98

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