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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.93, 313.16 and 128.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.93, 313.16 and 128.68 is: 177.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.93 : 313.16 = 128.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.93/313.16 = 128.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.93x = 313.16 × 128.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.93x = 40,297.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,297.43/226.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.58

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