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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.91, 312.36 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.91, 312.36 and 171.56 is: 236.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.91 : 312.36 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.91/312.36 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.91x = 312.36 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.91x = 53,588.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,588.48/226.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.17

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