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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.70, 340.14 and 118.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.70, 340.14 and 118.34 is: 177.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.70 : 340.14 = 118.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.70/340.14 = 118.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.70x = 340.14 × 118.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.70x = 40,252.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,252.17/226.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.56

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