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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.53, 312.52 and 173.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.53, 312.52 and 173.98 is: 240.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.53 : 312.52 = 173.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.53/312.52 = 173.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.53x = 312.52 × 173.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.53x = 54,372.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,372.02/226.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.02

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