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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.82, 339.42 and 172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.82, 339.42 and 172.82 is: 258.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.82 : 339.42 = 172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.82/339.42 = 172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.82x = 339.42 × 172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.82x = 58,658.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,658.56/226.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.61

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