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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.74, 312.56 and 171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.74, 312.56 and 171.26 is: 236.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.74 : 312.56 = 171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.74/312.56 = 171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.74x = 312.56 × 171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.74x = 53,529.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,529.03/226.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.08

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