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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.44, 308.61 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.44, 308.61 and 174.54 is: 241.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.44 : 308.61 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.44/308.61 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.44x = 308.61 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.44x = 53,864.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,864.79/223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.07

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