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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.66, 313.16 and 174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.66, 313.16 and 174.40 is: 240.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.66 : 313.16 = 174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.66/313.16 = 174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.66x = 313.16 × 174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.66x = 54,615.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,615.10/226.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.96

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