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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.59, 340.09 and 118.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.59, 340.09 and 118.46 is: 177.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.59 : 340.09 = 118.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.59/340.09 = 118.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.59x = 340.09 × 118.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.59x = 40,285.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,285.06/226.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.79

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