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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.39, 334.77 and 174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.39, 334.77 and 174.70 is: 261.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.39 : 334.77 = 174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.39/334.77 = 174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.39x = 334.77 × 174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.39x = 58,484.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,484.32/223.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.80

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