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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.70, 340.32 and 178.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.70, 340.32 and 178.64 is: 268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.70 : 340.32 = 178.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.70/340.32 = 178.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.70x = 340.32 × 178.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.70x = 60,794.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,794.76/226.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.17

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