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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.89, 340.02 and 178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.89, 340.02 and 178.20 is: 267.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.89 : 340.02 = 178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.89/340.02 = 178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.89x = 340.02 × 178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.89x = 60,591.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,591.56/226.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.05

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