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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.99, 339.67 and 172.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.99, 339.67 and 172.72 is: 258.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.99 : 339.67 = 172.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.99/339.67 = 172.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.99x = 339.67 × 172.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.99x = 58,667.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,667.80/226.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.46

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