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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.87, 340.44 and 118.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.87, 340.44 and 118.73 is: 178.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.87 : 340.44 = 118.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.87/340.44 = 118.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.87x = 340.44 × 118.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.87x = 40,420.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,420.44/226.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.17

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