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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.76, 340.90 and 181.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.76, 340.90 and 181.61 is: 273.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.76 : 340.90 = 181.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.76/340.90 = 181.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.76x = 340.90 × 181.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.76x = 61,909.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,909.14/226.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.02

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