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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.81, 340.17 and 118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.81, 340.17 and 118.60 is: 177.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.81 : 340.17 = 118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.81/340.17 = 118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.81x = 340.17 × 118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.81x = 40,344.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,344.16/226.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.88

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