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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.96, 313.56 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.96, 313.56 and 174.72 is: 241.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.96 : 313.56 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.96/313.56 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.96x = 313.56 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.96x = 54,785.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,785.20/226.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.39

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