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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.92, 313.26 and 171.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.92, 313.26 and 171.69 is: 237.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.92 : 313.26 = 171.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.92/313.26 = 171.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.92x = 313.26 × 171.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.92x = 53,783.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,783.61/226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.02

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