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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.78, 339.45 and 172.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.78, 339.45 and 172.54 is: 258.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.78 : 339.45 = 172.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.78/339.45 = 172.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.78x = 339.45 × 172.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.78x = 58,568.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,568.70/226.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.26

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