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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.92, 340.54 and 113

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.92, 340.54 and 113 is: 169.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.92 : 340.54 = 113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.92/340.54 = 113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.92x = 340.54 × 113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.92x = 38,481.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,481.02/226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.58

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