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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.65, 312.91 and 174.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.65, 312.91 and 174.10 is: 240.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.65 : 312.91 = 174.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.65/312.91 = 174.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.65x = 312.91 × 174.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.65x = 54,476.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,476.90/226.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.35

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