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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.14, 334.98 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.14, 334.98 and 174.54 is: 262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.14 : 334.98 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.14/334.98 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.14x = 334.98 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.14x = 58,467.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,467.41/223.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.02

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