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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.79, 312.76 and 177.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.79, 312.76 and 177.58 is: 244.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.79 : 312.76 = 177.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.79/312.76 = 177.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.79x = 312.76 × 177.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.79x = 55,539.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,539.92/226.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.90

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