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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.72, 312.96 and 170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.72, 312.96 and 170.72 is: 235.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.72 : 312.96 = 170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.72/312.96 = 170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.72x = 312.96 × 170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.72x = 53,428.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,428.53/226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.66

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