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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.53, 312.39 and 177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.53, 312.39 and 177.66 is: 245.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.53 : 312.39 = 177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.53/312.39 = 177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.53x = 312.39 × 177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.53x = 55,499.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,499.21/226.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.00

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