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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.97, 308.92 and 174.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.97, 308.92 and 174.74 is: 241.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.97 : 308.92 = 174.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.97/308.92 = 174.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.97x = 308.92 × 174.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.97x = 53,979.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,979.81/223.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.01

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