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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.20, 308.34 and 174.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.20, 308.34 and 174.69 is: 241.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.20 : 308.34 = 174.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.20/308.34 = 174.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.20x = 308.34 × 174.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.20x = 53,863.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,863.91/223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.33

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