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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.86, 312.75 and 171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.86, 312.75 and 171.66 is: 236.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.86 : 312.75 = 171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.86/312.75 = 171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.86x = 312.75 × 171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.86x = 53,686.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,686.67/226.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.65

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