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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.99, 312.73 and 170.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.99, 312.73 and 170.73 is: 235.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.99 : 312.73 = 170.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.99/312.73 = 170.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.99x = 312.73 × 170.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.99x = 53,392.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,392.39/226.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.22

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