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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.55, 308.40 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.55, 308.40 and 174.54 is: 240.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.55 : 308.40 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.55/308.40 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.55x = 308.40 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.55x = 53,828.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,828.14/223.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.79

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