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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.98, 340.14 and 178.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.98, 340.14 and 178.74 is: 267.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.98 : 340.14 = 178.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.98/340.14 = 178.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.98x = 340.14 × 178.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.98x = 60,796.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,796.62/226.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.85

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