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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.99, 339.81 and 172.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.99, 339.81 and 172.36 is: 258.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.99 : 339.81 = 172.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.99/339.81 = 172.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.99x = 339.81 × 172.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.99x = 58,567.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,567.95/226.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.03

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