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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.74, 308.88 and 174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.74, 308.88 and 174.78 is: 241.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.74 : 308.88 = 174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.74/308.88 = 174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.74x = 308.88 × 174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.74x = 53,986.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,986.05/223.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.29

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