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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.72, 340.06 and 118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.72, 340.06 and 118.60 is: 177.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.72 : 340.06 = 118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.72/340.06 = 118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.72x = 340.06 × 118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.72x = 40,331.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,331.12/226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.89

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